Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 2 Mile Fun Run (untimed) · 2 Mile · 5K & more
From the Organizer
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. Choose from a mellow 2-mile course featuring paved paths, grass, and smooth trails, or take on the more rugged 5K — or the all-new 10K — with plenty of roots, rocks, and rolling hills. An untimed fun run option is available for the 2-mile course.
After your run, stick around for a slice of pie (yum!), a FREE kids race (kids 11-U), and an awards ceremony packed with fun contests and giveaways. Run with your flock and celebrate family, fitness, fun… and PIE!
Make it a Thanksgiving Weekend Double! Run with your flock at the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving Day, then burn off that holiday feast two days later at the Leftovers Trail Run on Saturday, November 28. Register for both events at the same time and receive 10% off each event (select Thanksgiving Weekend races during registration).
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chapel Hill Williams Ap, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chapel Hill, NC
Population
59,889
as of 2023
Elevation
490 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Birds of a Feather Trail Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
171
Days to train
- Race
- Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot?
- Birds of a Feather Trail Trot is a running race held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at 161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Birds of a Feather Trail Trot
Nov 26, 2026