Neverland 1,2,3
Leave Misery Behind on the Neverland Trails in Chapel Hill's Carolina North
Date: Sunday Nov. 17, 2024 at 10 AM sharp
Where? Carolina North Forest, Pollinator Garden Circle, Chapel Hill. The Pollinator Garden Circle is about a half mile walk from the parking at 122 Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill. You'll go by porta-potties on your walk into the Circle.
What? You can enjoy the rolling, single track Neverland Trail in beautiful Carolina North Forest while choosing between three options
- Outer Loop: 1.9 miles
- Outer + Inner Loop: 3.8 miles (yes the inner loop is longer than the outer loop)
- Outer + Inner + Outer Loop: 5.6 miles
The shorter distances will provide an opportunity for those who haven't run single track before or want a shorter race than some of the other Winter Series races. The 3-looper is great for those who can't get enough single track. This is a replacement for the dearly departed Misery Run. You won't be as miserable, but you also won't have to wade through the muck or worry about a skin infection. There will be ups and downs, roots and rocks, but no hay bales, stream crossings, cows, or cow stuff.
How? You can register for the race on-site from 9 AM to 9:50 AM or you can preregister online using this link. . Cost is $5 for this individual race. Please note that you can't show up at 9:55 to register for the race and expect to run or volunteer. Please allow enough time to park and walk to the start for the race (see parking). You can sign up for the entire remaining runs in the 2024-2025 Carolina Godiva Track Club Winter Series for $25 if you are a CGTC member. There are still 5 races to follow after Neverland 1, 2, 3. 18 years and younger run for free.
Why? Water and energy drink before and after, pretzels, bagels, bananas, and apples after. Chocolate prizes for 1st overall male/female and 1st male/female masters in each race, and oldest and youngest and median finisher across all 3 races. Stick-to-it award for the runner who spends the most time on the course (across all 3 races). Finishing or volunteering gets you a point closer to the one-of-a-kind 2024-2025 CGTC Winter Series t-shirt. If you want to help out by volunteering for the 2024 Neverland 1, 2, 3 run, please sign up on the online form, call me at 919-414-7630, or email me. Questions or concerns about the race will be handled via either of these avenues.
Parking? Please park in front of the Carolina Forest Building, 122 Municipal Drive, Chapel Hill, NC. As noted above, there is a half mile walk from parking to the start line at the Pollinator Garden Circle.
Note: We will be sharing the trails with other forest creatures including hikers, bikers, bird-watchers, deer, coyote, owls, turtles, and snakes. Please be courteous and understanding of our fellow forest friends.
Tom Hoerger, Race Director