Snowy Owl 10 Mile

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Thanks for your interest in the Snowy Owl 10 mile on Sunday, January 4, 2026!

• Location: 9801 York River Park Rd, Williamsburg, VA
• Race Type: Trail race featuring a combination of trails in York River State Park.
• Course Details: Five miles of technical single track, 3/4 mile on the road, and dirt fire road trails.
• Elevation: Approximately 600 feet of elevation gain with challenging rolling terrain.

🦉 Race Benefits

This race benefits AWARE (Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators and Educators). Individuals from AWARE will be onsite with owls and fun educational information! (similar to my summer Night Owl race) Learn more here.

🎟️ Race Day Information

• Packet Pickup: Race morning only starting at 7:30am.
• Start Time: 9am, plan for cold temperatures!
• Aid Stations: 3 aid stations with water, light snacks, hot coffee, cocoa, and yummy snacks at the finish.
• Finisher Medals: All finishers will receive a cool ceramic medal featuring the logo.

👕 Runner Perks

• Included: All registered runners will receive a race logo winter hat and free entry into the park.
• Long Sleeved T-Shirts: Available for purchase separately: deadline to order is December 15, 2025.
• Awards: Given to overall top 3 and top 3 in 10 year age groups male/female.

🌲 Course Terrain Breakdown

• 0-1.5 Mile: Fire road dirt trail (Woodstock Pond/Backbone)
• 1.5-3.5 Mile: Single track trail (Marl Ravine)
• 3.5-4.5 Mile: Fire road dirt trail (Backbone/Powhatan Forks East)
• 4.5-6 Mile: Single track trail (John Blair Trail C)
• 6-7.5 Mile: Fire road dirt trail (Majestic Oak)
• 7.5-8.5 Mile: Single track trail (John Blair Trail A)
• 8.5-9.25 Mile: Fire road dirt trail (Pamunkey/Backbone)
• 9.25-10 Mile: Paved downhill (Entry Road to Finish at playground picnic shelter)

⏳ Cutoff Information

This event will have a 4 hour cutoff! This generous cutoff allows for a hiking option! Please email me if you have any questions: ultraellen@gmail.com.

🔗 More Info

Visit the race website for more details: Happy Cat Events.