Philosopher's Way Trail Runs

The 2010 Philosopher's Way is in the books. Thanks to all our runners,volunteers, sponsors and the trail running community for supporting this unique race and the Carolina North Forest!

Results are up!

15k Overall
15k Age Groups
7k Overall
7k Age Groups

We want to thank our presenting sponsors Fleet Feet Sports Carrboro, Open Eye Cafe', Balanced Physical Therapy, Balanced Movement, and New Balance!

Also, we are greatly indebted to the following businesses who have supported the race by providing some great prizes this year. Let's show them we appreciate their support!

This year's Prizes were donated by:
Suzanna Dupee, Licensed Massage Therapist
Summa Consultants (two $50 gas cards!)
West End Wine Bar of Chapel Hill and Durham
Townsend Bertram & Company
Rita's Italian Ice in Carr Mill
Neal's Deli
Tylers Restaurant & Taproom
Acme
Mapleview Farm
Cypress on the Hill
Top of the Hill
Open Eye Cafe'
Balanced Physical Therapy
Balanced Movement
New Balance
Wine without Borders
Back Alley Bikes
Clear Peaceful Spaces
Chapel Hill tennis Club
Carolina Fitness
Carrboro Yoga Co.
JuJuBe Restaurant
Elite Triangle Triathalon Team
Aria Skin & Laser Spa
Chi Running
Trail Runner Magazine
Road ID
Sportkilt


The TrailHeads are pleased to announce The Philosopher's Way 7K and 15K Trail Runs, scheduled for May 8th, 2010. Runners will be able to choose between a 7 or 15 kilometer run on singletrack trails through the Carolina North Forest. This tranquil natural oasis features 750 acres of woodlands nestled between the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro.

This event is meant for everyone and organized to provide a fun, relaxed, and enjoyable morning on the trails. Enjoy a respite from the urban landscape and come celebrate Spring and the beauty of our local trails in the company of friends and good music.

Adopting the slogan "Enter - Learn - Return", the event will promote awareness of the Forest, UNC's active management program and will provide the participants and community a chance to learn and connect with the natural environment.

Both the 7K and 15k course are comprised of gently rolling single-track trails. There will be well stocked aid stations and impromptu shenanigans along the way.

The 15k race will start at 8:00 a.m. and the 7K will start around 8:20 a.m. with awards to follow.

Please Note: No Pets, No Headphones, No Race Day Registration, and No Refunds.

This event benefits the Carolina North Forest, funding efforts to maintain the Forest's well-being by employing sustainable management practices that will ensure the Forest is here for the community's enjoyment for many years to come.

Directions
Logistics

2008 Race Videos

Random 2008 race start footage and a view from the woods shortly after the 7K leading up to aid station 3 around mile 6. Matt Villemain and Squonk rolled tape in this segment. [THANKS MATT] Looks like folks were having some fun!

Music by Donal Lunny, "Moldavian Triptych"

Download Podcast (.m4v file)

Some footage from fairly early in the 15K, along w/some random stills. This was a wonderful day in the forest! Thanks everyone for coming out and making these memories. Thanks to TAZ and RAM for Video and still footage on this segment.



2009 Results:

2009 15K Overall
2009 15K Age Group
2009 7K Overall
2009 7K Age Group

2008 Results:

200k 15K Overall
2008 7K Overall
Director's Cut