Leftovers Trail Run
Leftovers Trail Run is a trail running and running race on November 28, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (128 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$50
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Leftovers Trail Run, happening Saturday, November 28 — two days after Thanksgiving and our Birds of a Feather Trail Trot. Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy the scenic, fun, and challenging single-track trails of Briar Chapel.
Embrace the spirit of adventure with a vintage bib, tee, and medal of your choice, all leftover from past events and creatively repurposed for this budget-friendly, eco-conscious race — a true swag scramble. After your run, stick around for the post-race party featuring great food, a free kids race, and an awards ceremony packed with fun contests and plenty of giveaways.
After the race, any remaining tees will be sold at steep discounts — perfectly timed as holiday shopping ramps up.
Make a weekend of it! Kick things off with the Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on Thanksgiving Day, then burn off that holiday feast two days later at the Leftovers Trail Run. Register for both events at the same time and receive 10% off each race (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
58°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
32%
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
City 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 Leftovers Trail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
128
Days to train
- Race
- Leftovers Trail Run
- Date
- November 28, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
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Leftovers Trail Run
Nov 28, 2026