Devil's Shadow Winter Trail Races

Devil's Shadow Winter Trail Races

Devil's Shadow is a winter trail event on February 6, 2027, held at Mendon Ponds Park in Honeoye Falls, NY. The event is organized by Farfetched Enterprises and is the third race in the Common Ground Winter Trail Series, a collaboration with Goose Adventure Racing and Doody Runs.

Distances offered:

• 50k six approximately 5.1 mile loops
• 25k three approximately 5.1 mile loops
• 5 mile one approximately 5.1 mile loop

The course is an approximately 5.1 mile loop that starts and finishes at Hopkins Point Lodge and winds around Devil's Bathtub while avoiding larger hills and road crossings. Race day course details may change due to trail or weather conditions. Race headquarters and the primary aid station are at Hopkins Point Lodge; parking is available in the area surrounding the lodge.

The aid station at Hopkins Point Lodge provides hot apple cider, Skratch hydration and other drinks, Gu Energy gels in several flavors, salt potatoes, bone broth, and candy. Additional post-race items listed for later in the day include soup from a local vendor, specialty bread, a selection of beer, and hot chocolate with a Skratch Recovery option. The 5 mile event is rebranded as the Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast 5 miler with post-race ice cream available by the lodge.

Event policy notes: there is a single price with no increases and no fees for participant transfers, distance switching, deferrals, or refunds. Distance switching is allowed up to race day check-in. Deferrals and refund deadlines are specified in the event policies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.