Zen Squirrel Trail Run 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC

Date
May 16, 2026
Location
Chapel Hill, NC
Venue
161 Salt Cedar Lane
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$37.00 – $70.00
Events
2 Mile, 5 Mile, 10 Mile
Includes
T-Shirt
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Zen Squirrel Trail Run takes place at 161 Salt Cedar Lane in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on May 16, 2026, with a typical start time of 8:00 AM. The event offers three distance options: a 2-mile option for shorter efforts, a 5-mile middle distance, and a 10-mile longer challenge. Entry fees range from $37 to $70 depending on distance and registration timing. This trail-running event accommodates various fitness levels and training cycles, making it accessible whether you're building base fitness or targeting a longer distance effort. If you're traveling to Chapel Hill for the race, you'll want accommodation close enough for an early morning departure to the venue.

From the Race Organizer
Race Day Info for Saturday ( race day info email sent to registered racers on May 12) The 7th Annual Zen Squirrel Trail Run is where it all started for Roadless Races in 2019, and it's BACK! Offering 2 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile distance options, this race brings together trail runners for fun, challenge, and healthy competition. Runners will be treated to some awesome courses that include a mixture of smooth and flowing dirt trails, rock and root strewn single-track, and challenging hill climbs. After finishing the race, enjoy post-race food, great music, a free kids race, and an awards ceremony with fun contests and lots of giveaways. Sprawling over 900 acres and located on the south side of Chapel Hill, NC , Briar Chapel is a green community that boasts a vast network of forested hiking and mountain biking trails. In addition to 20+ miles of fantastic trails at Briar Chapel, centrally located Great Meadow Park , with its beautiful lawn, stage, and pavilion, offers a perfect setting a

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Zen Squirrel Trail Run 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC?

Zen Squirrel Trail Run 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC takes place on May 16, 2026. The race is held in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Where is Zen Squirrel Trail Run 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC held?

Zen Squirrel Trail Run 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC is held at 161 Salt Cedar Lane in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Where can I find hotels near Zen Squirrel Trail Run 2026 — Chapel Hill, NC?

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