Get Outside 8 Hour

Get Outside 8 Hour

Get Outside 8 Hour is a set of timed trail events held at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA. The event offers multiple formats on a 5 km loop with an estimated 150 feet of elevation gain per loop.

Distances and formats:

• 10K
• 8 hour run
• Ruck 8 hour
• Half GO 4 hour
• Ruck 4 hour

The course runs in the opposite direction from the July Windsor Castle 10-Hour companion race. The loop is marked, includes two street crossings with very minimal traffic, and does not have an aid station on the course mid-lap. Organizers provide a fully stocked aid station at the base area with hot soup and other hot items. The park is open from dawn to dusk and the event proceeds rain or shine.

Laps are counted and miles are tracked for each participant. All finishers receive a homemade medal plus an additional finisher item. Awards are given to the top three women and top three men by distance in each event; ties are decided by who reached the mileage first. Rucking divisions require a minimum of 10 pounds in the pack. Small tents or chairs up to 10x10 are permitted near the trail.

The event has a no refund policy; deferrals may be possible depending on timing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.