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The Squirrel Trail Run

calendar_today 02 Jan, 2027

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The Squirrel Trail Run

About the Event

Kick off 2027 with a spirited trail run along the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a scenic route that winds through North Carolina's picturesque landscapes. This free "Fat Ass" event offers runners a unique opportunity to explore over 19 kilometers of rugged terrain in a point-to-point format from Falls Dam to Bayleaf Church Road.
The course is divided into four distinct sections: the initial stretch from Falls Dam to Raven Ridge, covering 3.5 miles;紧接着拐弯
为了避免直接翻译并提供全新的描述,以下是重新撰写的赛事介绍:
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Embark on an exhilarating trail run in early January and explore North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail with a unique point-to-point format stretching over 19 kilometers from Falls Dam to Bayleaf Church Road. This free "Fat Ass" event, organized by Sir Walter Running, invites runners of all abilities for a fun-filled adventure through scenic landscapes.
The route is divided into four segments: the first leg covers 3.5 miles from Falls Dam to Raven Ridge;接着拐弯
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继续:
the second part extends another 2.5 miles from Raven Ridge to Possum Track Road;随后再次拐弯
以下是完整描述的其余部分,避免直接翻译和重复信息:
The second part of the journey spans an additional 2.5 miles, taking runners from Raven Ridge to Possum Track Road. The third section is a challenging loop around Possum Track for those seeking extra mileage, followed by another leg covering three miles until you reach Bayleaf Church Road.
Aid stations are strategically placed at key points along the route: one halfway through on Possum Track Road and again at the finish line near Bayleaf Church Road. Participants will encounter main roads twice during their run—once after Raven Ridge and once more before reaching Bayleaf Church Road. Runners should follow white blazes marking the trail, ensuring they stay on course.
Parking is limited to 100 vehicles for this edition of the event, so arrive early or take advantage of an additional parking area across from Falls Dam if needed. The run is rain or shine and open to all runners who wish to participate either as a group or individually. Use Strava or other navigation apps like AllTrails for guidance.
Join Sir Walter Running in celebrating the start of 2027 with this invigorating trail adventure, where camaraderie meets breathtaking scenery along North Carolina's iconic Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Races Offered

20 Kilometers

Jan 02, 2027

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Distance — 20K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Wake Forest.

thermostat Temperature
1.6° / 10.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
-2.8° / 6.8°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
6h 52m
water_drop Avg rainfall
2.4 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
air Avg wind speed
11.6 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Low
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Low (2.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
67.6%
wb_twilight Sunrise
08:22
nightlight Sunset
18:24

About Wake Forest

Learn more about the host city, Wake Forest.

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Wake Forest is a town in Wake and Franklin counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located almost entirely in Wake County, it lies just north of the state capital, Raleigh. At the 2020 census, the population was 47,601, up from 30,117 in 2010. It is part of the Raleigh metropolitan area. Wake Forest was the original home of Wake Forest University for 122 years before it moved to Winston-Salem in 1956.

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