NEW THIS YEAR!!!

I am excited to announce We have added a 4 hr run or walk option.

New start time of 7:00 am

Race shirts (singlet) by Headsweats ($10.00)

Return of the Swagbag

_In memory of Scott Hathaway _

Limited to 250 participants. There will be NO refunds, deferrals, or transfers of division. No exceptions. READ ALL RULES.

COURSE

The race will return to the original clockwise direction this year. This means you will be running or walking Up Watermelon Hill. Yes, that means the return of that aid station. Start and Finish at the Laury Barn (Big Red Barn). The course is a 3.25-mile loop through the park. The course is a mix of grass, gravel, and pavement. There is a full aid station around the halfway point of the course and one on top of Watermelon Hill. Runners can and should have their own aid at the start/finish, including crew support.

EVENTS

PACKET PICK UP

PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET IN THE LAURY BARN (BIG RED BARN). YOU WILL RECEIVE A SWAG BAG WITH YOUR BIB, AND SHIRT IF ORDERED, AS WELL AS SOME SURPRISES WE ARE WORKING ON.

CANOPIES CAN BE SET UP ON FRIDAY STARTING AT 2 PM.

* Friday 8/8/2025: 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
* Saturday, 8/9/2025, 6:00 A.M. to 6:30 A.M.

Anyone sleeping overnight at the park must check in as a camper and pay the $20 camping fee.

COURSE PREVIEW/ "BABY HOWL"

Friday 8/8/2025: 6:00 P.M.
We will Start a one loop preview of the Howl course for participants and their families/crews. Everyone is welcome!

RACE

SATURDAY 8/9/2025: 7:00 A.M.
Howl at the Moon - 8 hr race begins. Starting line near the Red Laury Barn.

Howl at the Moon - 4 hr race begins at 11:00 AM.

YOU MUST CHECK IN WITH YOUR ASSIGNED SCORER (UNDER THE TENT AT THE STARTING LINE) PRIOR TO THE START OF THE RACE.

RUNNERS:

* PACERS are only allowed for the 8 hr race and only after 11 am. One pacer per loop. Pacers must sign a waiver and wear a bib. No pacers on out and backs.
* Loops are counted by personal scorers for each age division.
* You must check in with your scorer each loop.
* YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.
* Runners cannot start a loop after 2:30 P.M.
* 1/4 Mile out and back course starts at 2:30 pm. run as many as you can before 3:00pm.

WALKERS:

* PACERS are only allowed for the 8 hr race and only after 11 am. One pacer per loop. Pacers must sign a waiver and wear a bib. No pacers on out and backs.
* Loops are counted by personal scorers.
* You must check in with your scorer each loop.
* YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.
* Walkers cannot start a loop after 2:15 P.M.
* 1/4 Mile out and back course starts at 2:15 pm walk as many as you can before 3pm
* Walkers must walk at all times. No race-walking.

AWARDS AND AFTER PARTY

8 HR RUN: Top 3 runners male/female overall . Top 3 runners male/female in each age group. ( 0-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over. And Top runner over 70.

4 HR RUN: Top 3 runners male/female overall. Top runner male/female in each age group (0-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over)

8/4 HR WALK: Top 3 walkers male/female overall.

Post race food will be provided for all registered racers. We will have a food truck on site at cost if you need something more to eat or if Family/Friends/Crew are hungry. We cannot guarantee that we can accommodate all food allergies or dietary restrictions.

OVERNIGHT CAMPING

Camping is available on Friday & Saturday. $20.00 fee includes both nights. Fee will be donated to the park. YOU MUST PAY THIS FEE EVEN IF YOU ARE SLEEPING IN A VEHICLE. Camping will be first come first serve and you can pay at online registration or at Friday's packet pick up (cash only). Quiet hours are 9:30pm-5:30am. Canopies can be set up Friday after 2 pm at no charge.