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GPX Downloads: PWTR 10 Mile Course & PWTR 7k Course

PWTR 7K

Strava 7K

PWTR 10 Miler

Scull’s Strava 10 Miler

Strava 10 Miler

In the event the single-track trails are closed, you have some gravel road options. This is the course from 2015. The “vine” is the out and back from where we had Aid Stations 1 and 3.

7Kish is one loop
10ish mile is two loops

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Each spring, TrailHeads.org presents trail races on the single-track in Carolina North Forest. April 25, 2027
Thanks to the 260 runners, 9 generous sponsors and Thanks to the 260 runners, 9 generous sponsors and 50 + volunteers of the 18th annual Philosophers Way Trail Runs. And thanks to Mother/Father Nature for providing much needed rain and cool weather. At least one unicorn spotted at the start. Please respond if you saw one in the woods. We’ll add it to the race debrief spreadsheet! 🦄🦄🦄🦄 Mark for calendars for next PWTR April 25, 2027!! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Hello Trail Runners! Sign up by midnight tonight Hello Trail Runners! Sign up by midnight tonight (the 17th) to guarantee you get a shirt! We have limited supplies! Sign up (if you haven't already) so that you can sport this shirt while running our 7k or 10 miler race on Sunday, April 26th. Shirt features: New design inspired by the Carolina North Forest Unisex heavyweight cotton Retro green tie-dye inspired from shirts in years past! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/PhilosophersWayTrailRuns Still need the details on the race? Here you go: April 26, 2026 we are hosting the in-person race with two distances (10 mile and 7k). The course will stay open through May 3rd for all of you who would like to run the course on your own time! When/Where: The Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 The Place: Carolina North Forest, Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, NC US 27599 The Distances: 10 mile (8:00 am) and 7k (8:30 am) The Cost: $50 for the 10 Miler and $45 for the 7k (All proceeds are donated to Carolina North Forest) Bib number and shirt pickup: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Bull City Running (SoDu location, 202 W. NC 54, Durham) and on-site race morning There are so many reasons to sign up and run Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs: The Vibe: Everyone is welcome - all paces! (Including Unicorns!) It’s a family-friendly event, with race prizes available The Location: challenging, yet manageable trail and course for all, including those new to trail racing The Races: It’s a great time! And there are two race distances to choose from plus a DIY option! The Season: It’s springtime! Get out there and enjoy! The Weather: It’s generally not too hot nor too cold this time of year in North Carolina The Forest: Race proceeds support trail maintenance and ecological restoration in Carolina North Forest. Tie-dye cotton shirt with a beautiful design inspired by Carolina North Forest We also want to give a big shoutout to our race sponsors: @trailheads_org @bullcityrunning @carrborocoffee @openeyecafenc @balancedmovementstudio @HalchinHives @ThePurpleBowl @BrandweinsBagels @Chapelboro
🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little l 🍀 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little luck—and a lot of trail magic. 🍀 Registration is open for The Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs, happening April 26, 2026, in the beautiful Carolina North Forest, Chapel Hill. Choose your journey: 🌿 7K 🌿 10m Run winding forest paths, breathe in spring air, and be part of something that gives back—this race helps protect and preserve the forest you love. Expect good people, great vibes, and prizes worth chasing. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re offering 10% off registration—use code: LUCKY10 trailheads.org/pwtr/🍀 Many thanks to our sponsors! @trailheads_org @bullcityrunning @carrborocoffee @openeyecafenc @balancedmovementstudio #HalchinHives #trailrunning @ThePurpleBowlch @BrandweinsBagels @wchlchapelboro
April is the perfect "Goldilocks" month for trail April is the perfect "Goldilocks" month for trail running—not too hot, not too cold, and just enough mud to make it feel like an adventure. Registration for our 18th annual Philosopher’s Way Trail Runs is open. Just a little over a month and a half away so plenty of time to get your training in and join us in the woods! Sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/PhilosophersWayTrailRuns This year we'll again be offering an in-person and hybrid race on the fun and beautiful single-track trails in the Chapel Hill woods! Sunday, (yes, SUNDAY) April 26, 2026 we are hosting the in-person race with two distances (10 mile and 7k). The course will stay open through May 5th for all of you who would like to run the course on your own time! Here are the deets: The Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 The Place: Carolina North Forest, Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, NC US 27599 The Distances: 10 mile (8:00am) and 7k (8:30am) The Cost: $50 for the 10 mile and $45 for the 7k A unique twist on a Finish line... curious? Come out and see : ) All proceeds are donated to Carolina North Forest Bib number and shirt pickup: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Bull City Running (SoDu location, 202 W. NC 54, Durham) and on-site race morning Many thanks to our sponsors! @trailheads_org @bullcityrunning @carrborocoffee @openeyecafenc @balancedmovementstudio #HalchinHives #trailrunning @ThePurpleBowlch @BrandweinsBagels @chapelboro
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️❤️❤️ Join us Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️❤️❤️ Join us for the 18th running of the Philosopher's Way Trail Runs Sunday April 26th! We thought with our love for unicorns 🦄, runners 🤸and the Carolina North Forest 🌳, we would show our appreciation with a $10 off registration today through Tuesday the 17th. Use the code of WeHeartPWTR when you sign up, and get $10 off your registration for either our 7k or 10-mile distances. That's nearly 20% off! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/ChapelHill/PhilosophersWayTrailRuns Remember it is a limited time only. Offer only works on the 13th to the 17th - don't miss out! See you on April 26th! Event Website: https://www.trailheads.org/pwtr/ We also want to give a big shoutout to our race sponsors: @trailheads_org @bullcityrunning @carrborocoffee @openeyecafenc @balancedmovementstudio @Halchin Hives #trailrunning @The Purple Bowl @Brandweins Bagels, WCHL FM We are so thankful for their ongoing support, encouragement, good food, and overall good vibes!
And that’s a wrap! On behalf of your 2025 race d And that’s a wrap! On behalf of your 2025 race directors, Oz, Skrapple + Yogi, thanks to all of our runners, volunteers, partners and sponsors for making this such a great event! Look for next year’s event opening with registration with our sister trailheads race @littlerivertrailruns in the fall! @balancedmovementstudio @openeyecafenc @carrborocoffee @brandweinsbagels @purplebowlch @bullcityrunning @youtrition_coaching @halchinhives #trailrunning #pwtr2025 #allpeopleallpaces
Thanks to our volunteer race photographer, HafKaf, Thanks to our volunteer race photographer, HafKaf, we've got a bunch of great pics from the 2025 PWTR race! Check out some of them here and see the rest available for download here: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPC2uKluBYpLzmgI5U4Uw9s3XxMUr-gLDMeLWCCGZQMzGbJVxIshhBEfCOVEHqdiA?key=Q0VpSnZmZHB5dHRwbFdHckkteVliM0ZKSzJMQ0F3 Y'all are looking good - thanks for running with us! #pwtr2025 #trailrunning
Thanks to the @southorangerescuesquad for joining Thanks to the @southorangerescuesquad for joining us at this year’s Phikosopher’s Way Trail Runs! Great to have our local EMT team on hand if needed! 🔥🔥 #pwtr2025 #trailrunning
Thanks to The Local Reporter @localreporteroc for Thanks to The Local Reporter @localreporteroc for great coverage of Philosopher's Way Trail Runs last weekend. Reporting by Randy B. Young. Check out the article - https://thelocalreporter.press/philosophers-way-trail-run-puts-carolina-north-forest-on-full-display/ 🔥 🔥 @halchinhives @bullcityrunning @balancedmovementstudio @carrborocoffee @brandweinsbagels @youtrition_coaching @openeyecafenc @purplebowlch
Philosophers Way Trail Runs 2025! #trailrunning # Philosophers Way Trail Runs 2025! #trailrunning #pwtr2025 #allpeopleallpaces #optoutside🌲 #community
The PWTR course is marked and ready for all of run The PWTR course is marked and ready for all of runners tomorrow! Can’t wait to see y’all! 🦄
Thank you volunteers!! We are so grateful for all Thank you volunteers!! We are so grateful for all of our PWTR volunteers who do everything from marking the course to setting up the finnish line to providing first aid support! We ❤️ our volunteers! And - you can register Sunday on-site if you still want to join us! #trailrunning #thankyouvolunteers❤️ #pwtr2025 #community @balancedmovementstudio @bullcityrunning @brandweinsbagels @purplebowlch @halchinhives @openeyecafenc @carrborocoffee @wchlchapelboro
🏃‍♂️🌲 PWTR runners are lacing up and h 🏃‍♂️🌲 PWTR runners are lacing up and hitting the trails this Sunday thanks to our amazing sponsor, Bull City Running Co.! 🧡 A huge shoutout to this incredible local running store for supporting our Philosopher's Way Trail Runs and helping our community stay active, connected, and inspired. Whether you're chasing PRs or just out for the joy of the run, @bullcityrunning has your back with expert advice, top gear, and a love for the sport that runs deep. Check them out 👉 https://bullcityrunning.com And be sure to thank them when you see them at the finish line or at Saturday's packet pickup! Still time to register - see link in bio! #trailrunning #supportlocal #allpeopleallpaces #pwtr2025 #optoutside🌲 @balancedmovementstudio @bullcityrunning @brandweinsbagels @youtrition_coaching @purplebowlch @halchinhives
We’re thrilled to have Youtrition Personalized N We’re thrilled to have Youtrition Personalized Nutrition Coaching as a sponsor for this year’s Philosopher's Way Trail Race! 🏃‍♀️🌲 @youtrition_coaching is all about helping you fuel your body, find balance, and thrive—on the trail and beyond. Whether you’re training for your first 5K or seeking healthier eating habits, their personalized nutrition and wellness coaching is here to support your journey. Huge thanks to Youtrition Coaching for supporting our local running community and making this event possible! 💪✨ Check them out 👉 https://youtritionpersonalizedcoaching.com #trailrunning #PWTR2025 #fuelyourbody #SponsorShoutout
One week to go!! Hope all you runners and walkers One week to go!! Hope all you runners and walkers are getting excited for next Sunday's 7k and 10 mile Philosopher's Way Trail Runs at Carolina North Forest in Chapel Hill! 🦄🌳 Check out our updated runner logistics page for info on packet pick-up, directions, etc. https://www.trailheads.org/pwtr2025-in-person-logistics/ And still time to register at link in bio! @bullcityrunning @balancedmovementstudio @halchinhives @townofcarrboro @townofchapelhill_calendar @brandweinsbagels @youtrition_coaching @openeyecafenc @carrborocoffee
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors Open Eye A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors Open Eye Cafe (@openeyecafe) and Carrboro Coffee Roasters (@carrborocoffee) for fueling this year PWTR coming up on 4/27! Whether you’re a casual runner or chasing a PR, these local legends have your back with the best brews in town. Don’t forget to grab a cup before (or after!) you enjoy those miles. We'll have their coffee for you at the finish line. Community, caffeine, and trails go hand in hand. 💪🌲 #pwtr2025 #trailrunning #allpeopleallpaces #coffee
🥯🏃‍♂️ Fuel Up After the Finish Line! 🏃‍♀️🥯 We’re thrilled that @brandweinsbagels is sponsoring this year’s Philosopher's Way Trail Runs once again! 🎉 Not only are they supporting the local running community, but they’ll also be providing fresh, delicious bagels for all runners at the finish line. 🏁💪 Come for the trails, stay for the bagels. 🥯❤️ Big thanks to Brandwein’s for keeping us powered and well-fed with their awesome New York style bagels! @brandweinsbagels @bullcityrunning @balancedmovementstudio @halchinhives @youtrition_coaching @purplebowlch
What's even better than running... is running AND What's even better than running... is running AND giving back!! Did you know that proceeds from Philosopher's Way Trail Runs goes back to Carolina North Forest for trail and habitat restoration??! Over the years, the Trailheads have donated over $80,000 as part of giving back to the forest we all treasure so much! 🌳❤️ Still time to register - see link in bio @balancedmovementstudio @bullcityrunning @brandweinsbagels @townofcarrboro @carrborocoffee @openeyecafenc @youtrition_coaching @purplebowlch @uncchancellor #trailrunning #optoutside #givebacktothecommunity #allpeopleallpaces #pwtr2025
🏃‍♀️🌿 Trail Race Highlight: Thanks to 🏃‍♀️🌿 Trail Race Highlight: Thanks to Halchin Hives! @halchinhives 🍯🌟 We're thrilled to have Halchin Hives and Honey as a sponsor for our upcoming PWTR trail race! 🐝 Whether you're sprinting through the trails or cheering from the sidelines, you can sweeten your experience with some of the finest honey around! 🌻✨ Join us on April 27th and you just might win yourself some honey! Register at link in bio. Photo courtesy of Halchin Hives. #trailrunning #pwtr2025 #honeybee @balancedmovementstudio @brandweinsbagels @bullcityrunning @openeyecafenc @purplebowlch @youtrition_coaching @townofcarrboro @chapelboronews
Still time to register for the DIY Philosopher's W Still time to register for the DIY Philosopher's Way option! Run the course on your own time for up to a week after the 4/27 race date when the course will remain marked! Enjoy some peaceful trail time and also a great t-shirt and a chance to give back - race proceeds go to trail restoration! ❤️🦄🌳 #pwtr2025 #trailrunning #peacefultrails #optoutside🌲
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