Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park
- Date Tue 3rd June 2025 - Sat 19th July 2025
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Hampton, Virginia
- Price $11.60 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating summer at the Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series, taking place from June 3 to July 19, 2025, at the beautiful Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, Virginia! This exciting three-day event invites participants of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the thrill of trail running on scenic dirt paths. Whether you’re gearing up for the challenging Joe-Zilla 5-Miler or participating in the full Trailzilla Series, you’ll receive a stylish race singlet while contributing to a great cause—supporting the PTC Scholarship Funds.
The Trailzilla Series offers a variety of race distances, including the 5K and 4-mile races, with special prizes for the top three male and female youth finishers under 19. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, as well as age group winners across numerous categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Each race promises to be a fun, hot, and sweaty adventure that brings local cross country runners together in a vibrant community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy summer trail running in a supportive environment!
The Trailzilla Series offers a variety of race distances, including the 5K and 4-mile races, with special prizes for the top three male and female youth finishers under 19. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female runners, as well as age group winners across numerous categories, ensuring a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Each race promises to be a fun, hot, and sweaty adventure that brings local cross country runners together in a vibrant community spirit. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy summer trail running in a supportive environment!
Organiser's Description
THREE DAYS OF SUMMER TRAIL RUNNING ON DIRT PATHS THROUGH A LOCAL CITY PARK AT INCREASING DISTANCES. Hot and sweaty summer running in a fun-setting. Course is suitable for all ages and ability levels. Participants at the Joe-Zilla 5-Miler and the full 3-race Trailzilla Series will receive race singlets.
The event is organized, conducted, and results generated by the Peninsula Track Club. Registration is open to the public and members of the Peninsula Track Club. THE ENTIRE TRAILZILLA RACE SERIES BENEFITS THE PTC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH FINISHERS (UNDER 19) AT THE 5K AND 4 MILE RACES. Our hope is to attract more local cross country runners to come out for the evening races. More details on prizes coming soon.....we are working to provide for substantial gift cards from a local running store.
Awards for each Trailzilla race will be given to the TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, TOP MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS (5-year age groups), including 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older, and TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE WALKERS. Winners will only receive one award (if a runner receives an overall award they will not receive an age group award).
Awards for the 3-race Trailzilla Series will be given for top finishers for the 3 races to TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, TOP MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS (5-year age groups), including 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over, and TOP MALE & FEMALE WALKER. To be eligible to win in this category runners/walkers must complete all 3 Trailzilla races. Walkers must walk all 3 races to be eligible for top male/female walker. Tie-breaker for each category will be the ranking in the Joe-Zilla 5-Miler. Winners will only receive one award (if a runner receives an overall award they will not receive an age group award).
Awards for individual races will be based on ages on race day. Awards for the 3 race series will be based on ages on 3 June 2025, the date of the first race in the series.
Walkers must walk the entire course. Walkers who jog or run any part of the course will be moved to the running category for the race and series.
Race day registration will be available for each race beginning 1-hour before race start.
The event is organized, conducted, and results generated by the Peninsula Track Club. Registration is open to the public and members of the Peninsula Track Club. THE ENTIRE TRAILZILLA RACE SERIES BENEFITS THE PTC SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR THERE WILL BE PRIZES FOR THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE YOUTH FINISHERS (UNDER 19) AT THE 5K AND 4 MILE RACES. Our hope is to attract more local cross country runners to come out for the evening races. More details on prizes coming soon.....we are working to provide for substantial gift cards from a local running store.
Awards for each Trailzilla race will be given to the TOP 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, TOP MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS (5-year age groups), including 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older, and TOP 3 MALE & FEMALE WALKERS. Winners will only receive one award (if a runner receives an overall award they will not receive an age group award).
Awards for the 3-race Trailzilla Series will be given for top finishers for the 3 races to TOP OVERALL MALE & FEMALE, TOP MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS (5-year age groups), including 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over, and TOP MALE & FEMALE WALKER. To be eligible to win in this category runners/walkers must complete all 3 Trailzilla races. Walkers must walk all 3 races to be eligible for top male/female walker. Tie-breaker for each category will be the ranking in the Joe-Zilla 5-Miler. Winners will only receive one award (if a runner receives an overall award they will not receive an age group award).
Awards for individual races will be based on ages on race day. Awards for the 3 race series will be based on ages on 3 June 2025, the date of the first race in the series.
Walkers must walk the entire course. Walkers who jog or run any part of the course will be moved to the running category for the race and series.
Race day registration will be available for each race beginning 1-hour before race start.
Races
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Trailzilla Fast 5K
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Tue 3rd June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$11.60
Race singlets are not available for this event. Walkers must notify PTC at check-in that you wish to compete in the Walker category. Walkers must walk the entire course (no running or jogging). Race Day registration available: $15 -
Trailzilla Feel Good 4-Miler
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Tue 17th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$11.60
Race singlets are not available for this event. Walkers must notify PTC at check-in that you wish to compete in the Walker category. Walkers must walk the entire course (no running or jogging). Race Day registration available: $15 -
Trailzilla Joe-Zilla 5-Miler
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Performance Singlet
Sat 19th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
Participants will received a race singlet for this event if registered by June 18, 2025. Extra singlets available on race day will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Walkers must notify PTC at check-in that you wish to compete in the Walker category. Walkers must walk the entire course (no running or jogging). Race Day registration available: $35 -
Trailzilla Series-All 3 Events
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Performance Singlet
Tue 3rd June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$48.70
Participants will received a race singlet for this event if registered by June 18, 2025. Walkers must notify PTC at check-in at each race that you wish to compete in the Walker category. Walkers must walk the entire course (no running or jogging). Race Day (4 June) registration for all 3 races is $50.
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