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Zen Squirrel Trail Run

Name: Zen Squirrel Trail Run
Start: 2026-05-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Coker Woods

Coker Woods, United States • 16 May 2026

Event Overview

The Zen Squirrel Trail Run takes place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This trail race is held within Briar Chapel, a green community spanning over 900 acres. Participants run on a variety of terrain including single-track trails with rocks and roots, smooth dirt paths, and hills. The event starts and finishes at Great Meadow Park, which features a lawn, a stage, and a pavilion.

The available race distances include:

2 Miles
5 Miles
10 Miles

The Briar Chapel location contains a network of more than 20 miles of forested trails intended for hiking and mountain biking. After the distances are completed, the event hosts post-race food and music at the park. There is also an awards ceremony that includes contests and giveaways. A free race for children is provided as part of the event activities. This seventh annual edition continues the tradition established in 2019. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States North Carolina Coker Woods

Race information

Website

10 mi

10 Mile

5 mi

5 Mile

2 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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