Birds Of a Feather Trail Trot
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Event overview
The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving Day trail event held at Briar Chapel, Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill, NC (161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516). The event offers multiple options:
- 2 mile (timed and untimed)
- 5K (timed and untimed; measures 3.38 miles / 5.4K)
Timed races use chip timing. Each timed race is limited to 200 participants and the overall event maximum is 600. Registration includes a race tee, access to aid at the finish, post-race pie, and free photo downloads. A charity partner, PORCH Briar Chapel, collects food and cash donations; the organizer will match 10% of funds raised.
Courses and race rules
The 2 mile course is 2.04 miles with 134 feet of elevation gain. It starts with a paved section, includes grass and mostly smooth double- and single-track trail, and finishes on sidewalks and paved trail. The course technical rating is low (mostly non-technical terrain). The 5K course measures 3.38 miles (5.4K) with 217 feet of elevation gain. It begins with pavement, then moves to undulating double-track and flowy single-track with roots, rocks, and short climbs, and finishes on paved trail.
Minimum ages: 5 for the 2 mile race and 6 for the 5K. Racers must be at least 10 to run unaccompanied; younger racers must run with a registered parent or guardian per the event rules. Strollers are allowed in the 2 mile fun run only; pets are not permitted. Medical support and marked aid stations are provided on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.