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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill NC
5K · 10K
40–57°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
31–45°F
dry
2024
46–65°F
rain
2023
33–48°F
dry
2022
49–64°F
dry
2021
36–61°F
dry
2020
49–64°F
dry
2019
43–59°F
dry
2018
27–40°F
dry
2017
33–60°F
dry
2016
38–55°F
dry
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About this race
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 rugged singletrack 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).
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