8 Hours of Christmas

8 Hours of Christmas Elimination Race - Molena, GA

The event is presented as a Vertical Elimination Race in Molena, GA, listed with a 50K classification and located at 506 Thundering Springs Rd. The format requires each participant to complete a 4 mile loop that includes 1000 feet of elevation gain within a one hour period. Runners who do not return to the starting area within that hour are eliminated from further laps. The elimination cycles continue for up to eight hours; on the final 4 mile loop the fastest lap is declared the race winner.

After each successful loop every participant receives a prize. The reward sequence begins with a Christmas ornament after the first completed loop and a water bottle after the second, with awards described as increasing in value through the eighth hour.

All registrants are enrolled as Revolution Running members for 2027. Membership benefits listed include a pair of Revolution Running sweat pants available at packet pickup and a 20 percent discount for Revolution Running races in 2027; a 20 percent discount code is sent with the race email confirmation.

The event's refund policy states that a full 100 percent refund is available up to three months before the race date. No refunds are provided after that deadline. Registration closes on Wednesday, December 16 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.