The Witching Hours 3/6/12/24H
About this race
The idea for The Witching Hours was born on the Long Island trails, during shared miles and endless conversations among three friends. We lost one of those friends this year, and we are committed to honoring her by carrying forward the same spirit that inspired the race from the beginning.
For us, that means creating a welcoming, safe, and supportive space for trail runners of all backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you’re chasing a new distance PR, trying your first trail event, or simply looking for a day in the woods with good people and good food, you’ll have a place at The Witching Hours.
The race takes place on the trails of Manorville Hills, part of the Paumanok Path and one of Long Island’s most distinctive and expansive trail systems. With 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour options, The Witching Hours invites runners and hikers to move at their own pace along a 5K loop featuring pine-lined woods, soft, needle-covered paths, and rolling hills.
The course is runnable and beginner-friendly, while approximately 270 feet of elevation gain per loop provides enough of a challenge to keep experienced trail runners engaged.
What to expect:
• A 5k loop with ~270 ft gain, winding through pines and rolling hills
• 1 well-stocked aid station with lots of tasty treats at start/finish of loop
• Post-race meal
• Come-as-you-are community vibes - walkers, newbies, and experienced runners are all welcome
• Choice of shirt size and finisher medals guaranteed for everyone who signs up by 11/1. After that it will be on a first come first serve basis
• A large covered area will be provided for runners to leave their belongings, no individual tents allowed
We will be hosting 2 training runs on the course- 10/24 and 11/7 at 8am. For more info follow us on Facebook and Instagram @outthererunningcompany
Course info: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2986571?units=km
Early bird pricing available until 8/15!
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. To learn more go to ligreenbelt.org
To volunteer, on the top menu please click More > Volunteer and sign up for your shift there!
If you or someone you know is struggling financially and needs assistance with the cost of the race, please reach out to us.
See you in the woods!
Pick your distance
Trail running
The Witching Hours 3 Hour
The Witching Hours 6 Hour
The Witching Hours 12 Hour
The Witching Hours 24 Hour
The Witching Hours 3 Hour Night Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Manorville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:37 AM and sets at 4:33 PM local time (EST) in Manorville on November 14, 2026 — 9h 56m of daylight.
Course
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Results — The Witching Hours 3/6/12/24H
Other races near Manorville
Different organizers, within 40 miles, in the next three months
Jingle Bell Jog 5K And Rudolph's Fun Run
Where's the Fire? 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser
Brookhaven Trail Half Marathon and 5 Mile
Riverhead Athletic Club's Run The Wave Turkey Trot 5K
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Manorville events
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