Get Outside 8 Hour
Smithfield, United States • 28 Nov 2026
Get Outside 8 Hour
The Get Outside races take place at Windsor Castle Park in Smithfield, VA. The event uses a marked 5-km loop with an estimated 150 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants complete as many laps as they wish within their chosen time category and laps are counted using chip timing.
Available options include:
- 10K
- 8 hour
- Ruck 8 hour
- Half GO (4 hours)
- Ruck 4 hour
A fully stocked aid station will be available at the event base with hot soup and other hot items. There is no mid-loop aid station on the course. Ruckers must carry a minimum of 10 pounds in their pack. Chairs and tents no larger than 10x10 are permitted near the trail.
All finishers receive a homemade medal and an additional finisher item. Awards are given to the top three women and top three men by distance in each event; ties are broken by who covered the distance fastest. The rucking category also awards the top three women and men by distance.
Registration is nonrefundable in typical circumstances, though deferrals may be considered depending on timing. The event runs in varied weather conditions and the course direction differs from the July companion race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.