Were 3 women who met while running trails on Long Island. Somewhere between the shared miles and endless conversations in the woods, The Witching Hours was born. We wanted to create space for new trail runners of all backgrounds and skill levels. We have found that theres something transformative about the trails and we want you to experience that in a space that feels safe, supportive, and a little enchanted. Whether youre chasing a distance PR, dipping your toes into your first trail event, or just craving a day in the woods with good people and lots of snacks, you will feel welcome at our race!

The race will take place on the trails at Manorville Hills, one of Long Islands most unique and expansive trail systems. With 3-hour, 6-hour, and 12-hour options, The Witching Hours invites you to run, hike, or meander along a 5k loop featuring long pine corridors, soft needle-covered paths, and past an iconic wooden teepee that feels like something out of a fairytale. The course is runnable and beginner-friendly, but with approximately 270 feet of elevation gain per loop, still enough of a challenge to keep seasoned runners intrigued.

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

Come-as-you-are community vibeswalkers, 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

A touch of trail magic to keep your spirits high

We will be hosting 2 training runs on the course- 9/27 and 10/25 at 8am. For more info follow us on Facebook and Instagram @outthererunningcompany

Course info: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2986571?units=km

Sign up by 10/15 for early bird pricing!

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference. To learn more go to ligreenbelt.org



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We hope youll join us for the inaugural race for Out There Running Company! See you in the woods!