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Travel Information

The conference will be held in the Currituck-Hatteras Ballroom on the 3rd floor of the Talley Student Union located at 2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC 27607. You can use this google map for easy access to directions and for suggested parking spaces.

NOTE: The Krispy Kreme Challenge is scheduled to start at 8am so Hillsborough st. and other roads around the Memorial Belltower will be closed. We suggest you enter campus from Western blvd. in the morning.

Parking Information

Parking is free on campus on the weekends and there are plenty of places near Talley.

We recommend entering campus on Pullen Rd. from Western Blvd and parking in the Reynolds Coliseum open surface lot or parking deck. You can also enter campus from Dan Allen Dr. and park in any of the spaces on Cates Ave.

Hotel Information

Hotels within walking distance to NCSU

Aloft Raleigh: Located directly across from the Memorial Belltower, you will have a great view of campus. Rates for a Single/Double Bed room is about $160 per night. NOTE: the Krispy Kreme Challenge start/finish line is directly in front of the hotel and there will be some noice in the early morning on Saturday.

Hotels within driving distance to NCSU

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh/Crabtree: Located about 10 minutes north of campus, you are near the popular Crabtree shopping center. Rates for a Single/Double bed is about 110 per night.

Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown: Located in Downtown Raleigh, you will be in the heart of the city and only a 5 min drive to campus or a 20 min bus ride. Rates for a Single/Double bed is about 130 per night. NOTE: Previous routes for the Krispy Kreme Challenge included roads to the north and south of this hotel.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raleigh SW NC State by IHG: Located south of campus near Lake Johnson, this hotel is about a 10 min drive to campus. Rates for a Single/Double bed is about 110 per night.