Exciting news for 2024! We are thrilled to introduce the ICY-8 HALF MARATHON+, a new addition to our event lineup. Designed to offer participants a comprehensive trail running experience, this race features a unique format encompassing the long loop (8.0 miles), the short loop (4.7 miles), and the mini loop (1.5 miles) on our figure 8 course. The HALF MARATHON+ will run concurrently with our traditional ICY-8 Trail Run, providing runners with a diverse and engaging challenge. Participants will tackle the loops from largest to smallest, with a generous time limit of 6.0 hours to complete the distance. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a newcomer to the sport, all are welcome to join us on the trails!
ICY-8 Hour Adventure Trail Run & Half Marathon
February 3, 2024
Spotsylvania
Trail
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1-100
Some Hills
High: 49°
/ Low: 29°
This run seeks to bring both new and experienced trail runners together onto a common course that will challenge both their trail skills and physical abilities. The run course will be looped course. Approximately 90% of the course is trail. The remaining 10%, approximately 0.4 miles is a mix of trail and closed payment roads. Trail is single-track and double-track (NOT fire road). Over 70% of the trails are double-track, meaning that it is ALL TRAIL but generally about 6-ft wide. This trail WILL RUN FAST, but has to potential to catch up with you as the race progresses. The Start/Finish will be centralized in the parking area next to the Lake Anna Visitor Center. Runners will have the opportunity to select from three (3) course loops. Runners are able to run combine loops during the event to maximize mileage during the event.
Overview
Exciting news for 2024! We are thrilled to introduce the ICY-8 HALF MARATHON+, a new addition to our event lineup. Designed to offer participants a comprehensive trail running experience, this race features a unique format encompassing the long loop (8.0 miles), the short loop (4.7 miles), and the mini loop (1.5 miles) on our figure 8 course. The HALF MARATHON+ will run concurrently with our traditional ICY-8 Trail Run, providing runners with a diverse and engaging challenge. Participants will tackle the loops from largest to smallest, with a generous time limit of 6.0 hours to complete the distance. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or a newcomer to the sport, all are welcome to join us on the trails!
Course Description
This run seeks to bring both new and experienced trail runners together onto a common course that will challenge both their trail skills and physical abilities. The run course will be looped course. Approximately 90% of the course is trail. The remaining 10%, approximately 0.4 miles is a mix of trail and closed payment roads. Trail is single-track and double-track (NOT fire road). Over 70% of the trails are double-track, meaning that it is ALL TRAIL but generally about 6-ft wide. This trail WILL RUN FAST, but has to potential to catch up with you as the race progresses. The Start/Finish will be centralized in the parking area next to the Lake Anna Visitor Center. Runners will have the opportunity to select from three (3) course loops. Runners are able to run combine loops during the event to maximize mileage during the event.
