Trail running has an honest reputation: uneven ground, climbing, descending, mud, rocks, and the kind of fatigue that doesn’t show up on a treadmill. That’s exactly why many road runners and first-time racers want to try it—and exactly why “beginner-friendly” matters. But the phrase is often vague. Some races call themselves beginner-friendly because they offer a short distance, while still including steep climbs, confusing intersections, or minimal support. In practice, a

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