Sandy Bottom 8-Hour Training Run
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Sandy Bottom 8-Hour Training Run
The event is a set of training runs held at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, VA on January 9, 2027. Organized by Lion's Pride Racing, the event offers timed running options and a separate 5 km open loop on an approximately 5 km trail course.
The course is very flat and consists of loops that include sections of the Fallen Oak, Wetlands, Whispering Pines, Otey Shelton, Trillium, and Lake trails. The Start/Finish is adjacent to the Lakeside Pavilion. A GPX file of the course and the park map are available for reference.
Distances offered
- 8 hour timed event
- 4 hour timed event
- 5 km loop run
Logistics note that parking and set-up are permitted after the park opens at sunrise. The event is cupless, so runners should bring their own hydration device; aid station supplies will include water, sports drink, and food with gluten free, vegan, and nondairy options. Late starts are allowed for the timed events if the race director is notified.
Facilities include a heated restroom in the Nature Center as the primary facility during the event, additional restrooms near the playground by the Hampton Roads Center Parkway entrance, and a large rented shelter with 15 picnic tables. Small tents up to 10x10 canopies are permitted; tarps and ground coverings are not allowed.
Awards include a homemade medal for all finishers and top three overall awards for women and men in each event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
