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Overview

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).

Course Maps and Description

Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC, Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast 20+ mile network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails.  Including a mixture of undulating double-track dirt trails and flowy single-track with plenty of roots, rocks, and short hill climbs, the 5K and 10K courses offer a super-fun challenge for both newbies and trail veterans alike.  Perfect for separating the field of runners, both courses start with just under half mile of pavement. 

The 5K course has 217′ of elevation gain and measures 3.48 miles (5.6K).  Leftovers Trail Run 5K Technical Terrain Course Rating:  Overall 3 out of 5 – (.69M of EASIEST/EASY and 2.79 of MODERATE) (This is a fun and challenging course)

The 10K course has 380′ of elevation gain and measures 6.23 miles (10.02K). Leftovers Trail Run 10K Technical Terrain Course Rating:  Overall 3 out of 5 – (.69M of EASIEST/EASY and 5.54M of MODERATE) (This is a fun and challenging course)

Course Maps (click on map titles for course details and elevation profiles)

Registration Fees

Registration fees increase if/when we reach 200, 300, and 400 total runners. $5 increase on race day, if space is available. (SEE START LIST FOR CURRENTLY REGISTERED RUNNERS).

• 5K: $38 by 1/11/26 then $40 to 200, $43 to 300, $45 to 400, $48 to 500
• 10K: $48 by 1/11/26 then $50 to 200, $53 to 300, $55 to 400, $58 to 500
• Registration fees are lower for Youth 17-U and Seniors 65+
• Register for both Thanksgiving Weekend Races at the same time (Birds of a Feather Trail Trot on 11/26 and the Leftovers Trail Run on 11/28) and receive 10% off each event.

Race Highlights. Your Leftovers Trail Run Registration Fee Includes:

• Priced lower than our races of equal distance/swag options, and priced lower still for Youth 17-U and Senior 65+.
• Limited race entry to provide an intimate and friendly race experience and to prevent overcrowding on the trails.
• Fun and challenging course design
• Professional race operations
• Superbly marked course – you won’t get lost
• Race tee that you’ll love and want to wear.  Choose a vintage tee in your size from our stock of leftovers from our past races.  All our tees are high-quality, super soft/comfy, and come in men’s/unisex, women’s, and youth sizes (see link for color and sizing specs). Screen printed with vintage ink to give it an attractive, light, and subdued look. Pick up at check-in. 
• Medal.  Choose a vintage medal from our stock of leftovers from past races.  All medals come with a Leftovers Ribbon that has replaced the original race ribbon.  Pick up from the awards table at the finish line.  
• Bib.  Racers will use a bib from one of our past races.  
• Exciting atmosphere with great music
• Excellent volunteer support
• Well-stocked aid stations (5K = one on course + finish, 10K = three on course + finish)
• Medical support
• Chip timing for accurate and timely posting of results.  
• Abundant, varied, and tasty post-race food/beverage (including items such as sliders, fresh fruit, hummus/veggies, bagels/peanut butter, trail bars, chips, cookies, and a crowd favorite, little cups of M&Ms.  Beverages include water, Gatorade, soft drinks, and Honest Kids juice.
• FREE Kids Race for Treasure (see below for details)
• Awards ceremony with fun contests and lots of giveaways (see below for details)
• FREE photo downloads post-race (professional photographers will be at the race)

Schedule of Events

STAGING AREA:  Great Meadow Park at Briar Chapel (161 Salt Cedar Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516)

SATURDAY, 11/28/26 (Race Day)

• 7:30am-9am:  Check-in / Packet Pick-up
• 8:50am:  10K Race Brief at the start line
• 9:00am:  10K Start
• 9:10am:  5K Race Brief at the start line 
• 9:20am:  5K Start 
• 9:45am-11:30am:  Post-Race Food
• 10:30am:  FREE Kids Race for Treasure’ (kids 11-U)
• 10:45am:  Awards
• 11am:  Contests / Giveaways

FREE Kids Race for Treasure

At 10:30am, kids 11-under are invited to participate in the FREE Kids Race for Treasure. All kids are welcome to participate and parents are encouraged to line the race course to cheer them on. Registration is not required for the kids race. We will match kids in age groups (3-U, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-11) and start each group separately on a short out and back ‘race course’ in the large field near the staging area. After running, kids can grab a prize (toys from the dollar store:) from the Treasure Chest!

Awards, Contests, and Giveaways

Awards (leftover tumblers or pint glasses) and prizes (Fleet Feet gift certificates or leftover swag) for top five overall M/F 5K and 10K competitors. Awards (1st-3rd place pint glasses – leftover from any of our past years) for the top three M/F 5K and 10K competitors in each age group.

5K and 10K age groups: 13-U, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Runners and volunteers are invited to join the contests – fun stuff such as push-ups, squats, sprint, cornhole, rock/paper/scissors, etc, etc.  Contest winners receive NICE swag like Goodr sunglasses or race merchandise and ALL who participate receive an item of swag.  After the contests, we randomly select winners of the rest of the swag – more great stuff such as Goodr sunglasses, gift certificates, running gear, and Roadless Races merchandise. 

Create a Team – Fun with Family and Friends

Adventures are more fun with family and friends, so create a team and invite your crew to join you. Creating or joining a team is simple during or after registration. NOTE: This is not a relay so all team members will still be running their own race.

Parking and Staging @ Briar Chapel

Staging area at Briar Chapel’s Great Meadow Park in Chapel Hill, NC. Address: 161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

In addition to fantastic trails at Briar Chapel, centrally located Great Meadow Park, with its beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, offers the perfect location to stage this event. Park on the neighborhood streets adjacent to Great Meadow Park (161 Salt Cedar Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516). Overflow parking will be available at Woods Charter school about .3 miles from the staging area (160 Woodland Grove Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516)

Venue

Rules and Policies

Rules:

• In-ear earbuds, headphones, and external speakers are not permitted in the race.  Bone conduction headsets are OK.
• Respect the environment.  No littering.
• Excellent sportsmanship is an expectation at our events. Respect other racers, volunteers, and race staff.  
• Follow the marked course and stay on designated trails. No shortcutting. 
• Please inform our timer if you drop out of the race.
• Bib numbers must be visible from the front at all times.
• PLEASE, DO NOT give your bib to someone else. This will make the results, age group, and overall awards incorrect. If you need to transfer your registration, you may do so up to 3 days prior to race day by going to your runsignup account, selecting ‘Transfer to Someone Else’ in the menu, and then following the instructions.
• Run at your pace.  There are no cut-off times.

Policies:

• Refunds: Receive a refund (minus $10 and the runsignup processing fee) if you cancel 21+ days before the race. No refunds within 21 days. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com
• Credits: Receive a coupon code for future Roadless Races if you cancel 3+ days BEFORE the race. Cancel 21+ days before race = 100% credit. Cancel 8-20 days before race = 75% credit. Cancel 3-7 days before race = 50% credit. To cancel, email request to info@roadlessraces.com.
• Transfer Your Entry to Someone Else: Transfers must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race. No race day transfers. We do not allow transfers to another race. To transfer to another racer, go to you profile on runsignup, and follow directions to ‘Transfer to Someone Else’.
• Change Distance: Distance changes must be initiated online at least 3 days prior to the race. No race day distance changes. To change distances, go to your profile on runsignup, and follow directions to ‘Transfer Event’.

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