SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES
About this race
Join us on the bike trails in Sherando Park for another extraordinary summer of trail racing. This year we will be offering a 5K, 10K and 50K. All three races will test your skill and ability but leave you wanting to do it again. This year each participant will receive a T-shirt for each race.
Each year our races benefit local charities or groups. This year the 5K will be a benefit for the Sherando Girls Soccer team. The 10K and 50K will again benefit the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center.
The 5K will start from the concession stand on the softball side of the the park (North side of 277). On Google maps you can punch it in as 167 Line Drive, Stephens City VA 22655.
The 10K and 50K race will start and end at the Sherando Park Bike Park / Outdoor Fitness Gym parking lot. On Google Maps you can punch it in as 525 Line Drive, Stephens City, VA, and it will get you there. It is a large parking area and has bathroom facilities. Check-in for the race will begin at 0700 and the race will start at 0800. There will be water and snacks at the finish and one water stop mid-way through the course.
Ready to test your limits? The SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES brings a highly anticipated 10K, 25K, Ultra to Stephens City on July 13, 2024. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Virginia.
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Trail running
SPEAR 10K Trail Race
It's the inaugural running of the SPEAR 10K on the bike paths in Sherando Park! We are very excited to offer you the chance to utilize the beautiful trail system that will make you work but allow you to fly! Not guaranteed a shirt after 6/15/24. Proceeds from this race will be going to our local Area 13 Special Olympics.
SPEAR 25K Trail Race
The inaugural running of the SPEAR 25K on the bike paths of Sherando Park! If you tried the 8 hour event in 2023 or the 10K in July of 2024 you'll know these trails offer a trail experience close to home. What these trails lack in elevation they make up for in ups and downs all along the way. But don't let that description fool you, fast times on a trail can be had on this course. Not guaranteed a shirt after 7/13/24. Proceeds from this race will be going to our local Area 13 Special Olympics.
SPEAR 8 Hour Challenge
Test your limits and attempt to run as many loops as possible on the Sherando bike trails. The trail system comprises of fairly smooth single track trails that will carry you over little ups and downs but allow you to fly as well. New to this year we will have the start/finish line on the Warrior Drive section of the park. This will cut down the course just a little but will offer more shade and green areas to be in. Plus, the parking lot is right there so you will be able to have access to your vehicle for any crew you might have. Bathrooms are also a stones throw away. Not guaranteed a shirt after 8/25/24 Proceeds from this race will again go towards the Katie Teets Bradshaw Comfort House, Inc.
About Stephens City
SHENANDOAH VALLEY RUNNERS Presents SPEAR TRAIL SERIES takes place in Stephens City, Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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