Get Outside 8 Hour

Event Details

The Get Outside 8 Hour is a running and walking event held at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, Virginia. In addition to the main 8-hour event, participants can choose from a 4-hour event, an autumn 10K race, and rucking options for both durations. The 8-hour and 4-hour events are companion races to a 10-hour event held in July, and the November course is run in the opposite direction.

Course

Participants run or walk on a 5-km trail loop. The course includes two street crossings with minimal traffic and will be marked.

Aid and Facilities

A fully stocked aid station with hot soup and other hot items will be available for runners. There is no aid station on the course mid-lap. Runners are permitted to set up chairs or tents (no larger than 10x10 feet) near the trail.

Rucking Option

A rucking option is available for both the 8-hour and 4-hour events. Ruckers are required to carry a minimum of 10 pounds in their backpack or rucksack.

Timing and Awards

Laps will be counted and miles tracked via chip timing. Awards will be given to the top three women and top three men by distance in all events, including the rucking category. All finishers receive a homemade medal and an additional finisher’s item. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.