North Carolina · 5K · 10K
Leftovers Trail Run
Leftovers Trail Run is a 5K and 10K event held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 28, 2026. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location
- Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- 378 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 378 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 217 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Leftovers Trail Run
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-…
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Leftovers Trail Run: common questions
- When is the Leftovers Trail Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 28, 2026.
- Where is the Leftovers Trail Run held?
- In Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Leftovers Trail Run offer?
- 5K and 10K.
- How many people run the Leftovers Trail Run?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Leftovers Trail Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Leftovers Trail Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Leftovers Trail Run start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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