Birds Of a Feather Trail Trot

Event overview

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a Thanksgiving Day trail run on November 27, 2025 at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC. This is the event's third annual running. The event includes timed and untimed options, post-race pie, a FREE Kids Race for Treasure for children 11 and under (two rounds), an awards ceremony with contests and giveaways, and a charity partnership with PORCH Briar Chapel. PORCH Briar Chapel will collect food donations and Roadless Races will match 10% of funds collected.

Courses and rules

• 2 Mile - timed and untimed options; exact distance 2.04 miles; elevation gain 134'.
• 5K - timed and untimed options; measures 3.38 miles (5.4K); elevation gain 217'.

The 2 mile course includes about 0.79 mile of paved road/trail, 0.71 mile of grass and mostly smooth double- and single-track, and 0.54 mile of sidewalks and paved trail. The 5K begins with 0.43 mile of pavement, includes 2.79 miles of undulating double-track and single-track with roots, rocks, and short climbs, and finishes with 0.26 mile of paved trail. Each timed race is limited to 200 participants and the overall event cap is 600. Chip timing, aid stations (one on the 5K and finish-area aid for both), medical support, and course markings are provided. Minimum ages apply: 5 years for the 2M timed race and 6 years for the 5K; racers under specified ages must run with a registered parent or guardian. Strollers are permitted on the 2M fun run only; pets are not permitted. Staging area: Great Meadow Park at Briar Chapel, 161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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