The Witching Hours 3/6/12H

🏃‍♀️ About The Witching Hours

We’re 3 women who met while running the trails of Long Island—and somewhere between shared miles, muddy shoes, and endless conversations in the woods, The Witching Hours was born. Whether you’re chasing a distance PR, dipping your toes into your first trail event, or just craving a day in the woods with good people and lots of snacks, you belong here.

🌲 Welcome to Manorville Hills

We’re excited to welcome you to Manorville Hills, one of Long Island’s most unique and expansive trail systems. With 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour options, The Witching Hours invites you to run, hike, or meander along a 5k loop featuring long pine corridors, soft needle-covered paths, and an iconic wooden teepee that feels like something out of a fairytale. The course is runnable and beginner-friendly, but with approximately 270 feet of elevation gain per loop, still enough of a challenge to keep seasoned runners intrigued.

🌟 Inclusivity in Trail Running

We want to create space for new trail runners of all backgrounds—because this sport belongs to all of us. There’s something transformative about the trails, and we want you to experience that in a space that feels safe, supportive, and a little enchanted.

✨ What to Expect

• Course: A 5k loop with ~270 ft gain, winding through pines and rolling hills
• Aid Station: 1 well-stocked aid station with lots of tasty treats at start/finish of loop
• Community: Come-as-you-are community vibes—walkers, newbies, and experienced runners are all welcome
• Swag and Medals: Swag, finisher medals, and a post-race meal for everyone who signs up by 11/1. All runners will get a post-race meal

• Belongings: A large covered area will be provided for runners to leave their belongings, no individual tents allowed
• Trail Magic: A touch of trail magic to keep your spirits high

📅 Training Runs

We will be hosting 2 training runs on the course—dates will be announced on our social media. For more info follow us on Facebook and Instagram @outthererunningcompany.

📍 Course Information

Course info: Course Map

🌱 Giving Back

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. To learn more go to ligreenbelt.org.

📧 Volunteering

To volunteer, please email info@outthererunningcompany.com.

🌲 Join Us!

We hope you’ll join us for the inaugural race for Out There Running Company! See you in the woods!

🔗 Race Registration

For more information or to register, visit the race page: The Witching Hours Registration.