⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (January 31, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Groundhogs Lap Race is a timed trail endurance event in Greensboro on January 30, 2027, with 3-hour, 6-hour and 12-hour races all starting at 8 a.m. Participants run multiple loops of the Great Blue Heron Loop Trail.
Solo options are available for all three durations, and a 12-hour relay option also allows teams to take part. The format involves running the same section of trail over and over for a set amount of time, testing both endurance and race strategy.
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