Philosopher's Way Trail Runs - 10 mile and 7 kilometer
Updated
Sunday, April 25, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Chapel Hill (122 Municipal Drive). Distances: 7K, 10 miles. Entry from $45 to $50.
Course and race notes
We are excited to present the 18th running of the Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs at Carolina North Forest in Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, April 26th, 2026!
If you prefer to run or walk the course on your own, the courses will be open Monday, April 28th through Sunday, May 3rd.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, April 25
To Sunday, May 2, 2027 · in 169 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
7K10 miles
Price
$45 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Apr 25 (in 169 days)
Opened Oct 9, 2026
Race day in Chapel Hill
Weather
73° / 50°F
Typical high and low for April 25, with a 33% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Durham 11 W, NC (2.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:31 AM – 7:56 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Apr 24
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.