Windsor Castle 10-Hour
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Windsor Castle 10-Hour
The Windsor Castle 10-Hour is a timed trail event held at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA, organized by Lion's Pride Racing. The course is a 5 km loop with varied terrain and approximately 138 feet of elevation gain per loop. Runners travel the loop counterclockwise on forested rolling dirt paths, cross wooden bridges, and use exposed paved park paths. The park is open to the public and non-race users may be on course.
Distances offered
- 10-hour event
- 5-hour event (Half Windsor)
- 2-hour Mini Windsor
- One-lap 5 km race
This is a manually timed event with volunteers counting laps. After each lap participants must report their bib number and lap total to the lap counters. Only full loops count toward totals. The Start/Finish area is in the grassy field on the north end of the park. Two street crossings on the loop are monitored by volunteers for safety.
A full aid station is located at the Start/Finish area and an additional water stop is available at Mile 2.2. The event is cup-less, so participants must carry a cup, handheld, or hydration pack for on-course fluid needs. The aid station will offer a wide variety of food options.
A rucking option is allowed in the 10-, 5-, and 2-hour events. Required rucking weights are 30 pounds for participants 150 pounds or more, and 20 pounds for participants under 150 pounds; exceptions may be granted by request to the race director.
Teams of up to six members may be formed, including mixed-event teams. Awards are given to the top three women and men in each event, and finishers receive a homemade medal. Course GPX and the official park map are available for download. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
