Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Chapel Hill (161 Salt Cedar Lane). Distances: 2 miles, 5K, 10K. Entry from $40 to $55; the 2 miles goes from $40 to $48 after November 25.
Course and race notes
Welcome to the 4th Annual Birds of a Feather Trail Trot, a Thanksgiving Day trail run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill, NC!
Gather your flock and start your holiday on the right foot.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
2 miles5K10K
Price
$40 to $55
Plus the platform's processing fee
2 miles goes up after Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Dec 23, 2025
Race day in Chapel Hill
Weather
59° / 36°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Chapel Hill 2 W, NC (6.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:03 AM – 5:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 57 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.6 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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