Wildstride Race Series: 10k, 1/2 Marathon

🌲 Race Overview

Take a walk on the WILDSTRIDE!

Happy Cat Fitness often attempts to promote strength training alongside running and hiking. Let's combine the two! The event will combine bodyweight strength exercises with hiking/running intervals. There will be two distance options, the Hikestrong 10k and the Hikestrong Half. It will feature 6 stations of low impact, bodyweight, basic strength challenges like squats, lunges and push ups.

🏞️ Course Details

• Trail Loop: 2.2 mile trail loop with beautiful scenery, some hills and a few short uneven/technical sections.
• Surface: The main part of the trail is a crushed rock surface.
• Strength Stations: The Half Marathon will feature 5 strength stations to be performed at the start of each loop, and the 10k will have 3 stations.
• Participation: Racers can run or walk, and modifications will be given for the strength exercises.

💪 Training & Preparation

My hope is that racers will not only train for the hike/run but also for the strength exercises (these will be announced ahead of time). This therefore, will encourage folks to start incorporating cross training into their workouts. The race will be challenging for sure, but you can do more than you think!

📝 Registration & Info

• Distance: Choose your distance & commit.
• Cutoff: The Half (13.1 miles) will have a 5 hour cutoff, and you can downgrade to the 10k mid race if you need to.
• Finisher Awards: All racers who complete the challenge will receive a finisher award and an official time.
• Environment: The course will be clearly marked, and we will create a fun, inclusive environment for all.

🎽 What's Included?

This race is noncompetitive (except with yourself!). Light refreshments will be served, including water & electrolytes. Qualified fitness professionals will be on hand to help you with your form to keep you safe and motivated! Parking is included in the registration fee. T-shirts and merchandise will be available to purchase at checkout (or later up to 3 weeks prior to the event). T-shirts are not included in the race fee! Cutoff to order a T-shirt is March 23, 2026.

🏋️ About the Organizer

As the owner of Happy Cat Fitness, I have been a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor since 2010. I have selected exercises that can be modified and mimic functional activities so the event can be accomplished at any fitness level. Will it be easy? NO! With training, commitment and consistency I know you can do it!

📹 Learn More About the Exercises

Here is a video explanation with exercises and the modifications: Video Explanation

🗓️ Example Format

Here is an example of the race format:

• 50 reps: of a strength exercise (i.e., squats, lunges, push-ups...)
• 2.2 mile: Hike/Run loop
• 50 reps: of a different exercise
• 2.2 mile: Hike/Run loop
• 50 reps: ... YOU GET THE IDEA!

📍 Event Location

The Wildstride Race Series will take place on April 12, 2026, at 9801 York River Park Rd, Williamsburg, VA.

For more information, please visit the official race page: Wildstride Race Series