Groundhog's Lap Race

Event

Groundhog's Lap Race is a timed trail event on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Haw River State Park - Iron Ore Belt Access, 6068 N Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27455. The race uses the Great Blue Heron singletrack loop, approximately 3.2 miles per lap. Event options include timed formats of 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours, and a 12-hour relay. Entry fees listed for the events are $64 for the 3-hour, $79 for the 6-hour, $145 for the 12-hour solo, and $94 for the 12-hour relay.

Details and policies

The event description notes a clearly marked singletrack loop, aid stations, custom race swag, and made-to-order food options for participants. Registration and participant services are managed through the event platform.

Refund and transfer rules are stated: no refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event start date. Requests made earlier than 30 days before the event may be eligible for a 50% refund of the entry fee, excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. Entries may be transferred to another individual for a $5 transfer fee; T-shirt size cannot be changed when an entry is transferred. In the case of race cancellation for reasons beyond the race director or committee control, refunds will not be made, but race packets including shirts will be available at a location to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.