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Birds Of a Feather Trail Trot

Chapel Hill, United States • 27 Nov 2025

The Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day trail running event held at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Participants can choose between a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved trails, grass, and smooth terrain, or a more rugged 5K course with roots, rocks, and hills. Both distances offer timed race and untimed fun run options.

The event emphasizes a friendly, intimate atmosphere with limited entries to avoid overcrowding. After the race, runners enjoy pie, a free kids' treasure race, awards, contests, giveaways, and free photos. The course is well-marked, supported by volunteers, aid stations, and medical staff, making it suitable for families and trail runners of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Chapel Hill

Race information

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5 km
217 m+
5k (timed)
5 km
217 m+
5k (untimed)
2 Mile (timed)
2 Mile (untimed)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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