Hello Zen Squirrel Racers,
Wow – what an incredible day at the Zen Squirrel Trail Run this past weekend! Perfect weather, primo trails, and off-the-charts energy made for an unforgettable kickoff to our 2025 season. Huge congrats for crushing it out there, and THANK YOU for being part of the adventure!
RESULTS & PHOTOS
Results: If you haven’t seen the results yet, you can view them HERE.
Photos: Professional photographer, Tim Skelding, captured hundreds of amazing photos on race day, and they’re all online now. Big thanks to Tim for sharing his talent with us! CLICK HERE for viewing and free download – enjoy!
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Review Reminder: A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already shared their feedback – we’ve received 23 reviews so far! We love hearing what you enjoyed (so we can keep it up!) and appreciate any insights that help us improve. If you haven’t shared your thoughts yet, and would like to, you can submit a review HERE. As a little bonus, submit your review by Wednesday, 3/26 to be entered into a drawing for a free entry to any 2025 or 2026 race – two lucky winners will be announced on Friday, 3/28 (all reviewers will receive the email with the winners). THANK YOU for your feedback – we truly appreciate it!
HUGE THANK YOUS
To YOU, our amazing runners – for showing up, digging deep, and bringing the positive vibes. If this was your first Roadless Races event, welcome to the RR community!
To our rockstar volunteers – You made this event happen, and we couldn’t do it without you!
To the Briar Chapel community – Special thanks to Kianta, Don, and the BC residents for embracing this event and sharing their incredible trails with us!
To our safety teams – Chatham County Fire Department, First Health Ambulance Service, and the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office – we appreciate you keeping us safe!
To our Roadless Races crew – Staff, friends, and family – your hard work and support make these events possible.
And to our generous sponsors – They provide incredible support, so show them some love!
- Athletic Brewing Company – Serving up tasty post-race non-alcoholic brew!
- Coastal Credit Union – Donating $3/athlete (rounding up to $1000) to Meals on Wheels!
- Fleet Feet Carrboro/Durham – Hooking us up with gift certificates and sweet swag for prizes and giveaways.
MORE TRAIL FUN AHEAD!
We’re just getting started in 2025! Mark your calendar and join us for more adventure. Upcoming spring races:
- 4/12 – Beast of Repetition Mountain Bike Race @ Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill
- 5/3 – Harepin Hustle Trail Run (5K/10K) @ Lake Crabtree in Morrisville
- 5/17 – Cedarock Trail Run (5K/10K/Half Marathon) @ Cedarock Park in Burlington
Thanks again for running the Zen Squirrel – we can’t wait to see you on the trails again soon!
Jim
Jim Harman
Race Director
Roadless Races
571-251-6034
jim@roadlessraces.com
