Whitney State Forest
Twilight Trail Series
Race #3 - November 13, 2021
Whitney State Forest
We saved the most challenging course for last. Whitney State Forest, quietly hidden away in Warrenton, Va, secretly has some of the most fun trails to run. At 148 acres of timber conservation, it also contains 5+ miles of wooded trails among the rolling hills and multiple streams/forks created off Great Run.
Our race course is entirely on the natural trails of of Whitney with 300+ feet of elevation changes and 5+ stream crossings, some that may even require you to get your feet wet, this course is definitely designed for the adventurer within you. The course is not just streams, it also takes you through a variety of native trees, including tulip poplars, oaks, hickories, maples and Virginia pines, primarily deciduous, meaning it all makes a beautiful spectacle come fall when the leaves change colors, this is not a race to skip out on.
This course also includes some easily accessible spectator areas for family and friends to cheer on their racers. This is the one race in our series that does NOT include a 1-mile fun run.
Parking is very tight at Whitney so we highly recommend carpooling if possible.
Parking is very tight at Whitney so we highly recommend carpooling if possible.
Race Distance Options:
- 10K
- 5K
100% of Race Proceeds to Benefit
Piedmont Dogs, a.k.a. the Vint Hill Dog Park, is a non-profit org dedicated to providing a fun and safe off-leash dog recreation area to Virginia’s Piedmont region. The dog park itself is a fenced in dog park on a partially wooded 1.25 acres, open to the public, and operating year round from dawn to dusk. Learn More
Race Day Schedule:
2:30pm - Registration / Packet Pickup Opens
3:20pm - 10K/5K pre-race brief
3:30pm - 10K/5K race start
4:30pm - 5K race awards
4:45pm - 10K race awards
4:59pm - Sunset...
Registration Fees:
| 10K | 5K | |
|---|---|---|
| On/Before July 31st | $35 | $25 |
| After July 31st | $40 | $30 |
| After Sep. 30th | $45 | $35 |
| Race Day* | $50 | $40 |
* if not sold out
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Event Details:
- Race shirt included with all race distances
- *must register before Oct. 25 to guarantee a race shirt. We order extra shirts for those who register after that date, but they are first-come first-served.
- Post-Race Refreshments included with all 3 race distances
- Event is "Rain or Shine"
- Race Awards for top 3 finishers in each category:
Male and Female 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ - To respect the trails we use, there is a registration limit.
Race Rules:
- Stay on designated trails/course. Failure to follow course direction will result in disqualification.
- Portable music players / earphones are not permitted.
- Race numbers must be worn on the front / visible at all times.
- Running Strollers are NOT permitted for Whitney.
- There are no cut-off times... but the sun will set eventually :)
- Respect other racers, volunteers and the environment. No littering.
Address for GPS / Parking Directions:
Whitney State Forest
8750 Lees Ridge Road
Warrenton, VA 20186
- From Interstate 66, take Exit 40 "Haymarket" Southbound onto Hwy 15 / James Madison Blvd.
- Take a right on US-29 Lee Hwy and follow it past downtown Warrenton, Va.
- Turn right onto Lovers Lane.
- At the end of the street turn left onto Lee Ridge Road, Whitney is just short of a mile down on your right
- Trailhead parking is very limited, please carpool if possible. First 20 cars will be parked in the trailhead lot, and the remaining cars will be directed to park south of the trailhead on the west side of Lee Ridge Rd.
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