Kennekuk Road Runners - Howl at the Moon 8/4 hour Ultra

New this year!!! I have expanded the age groups. I am also going 5 deep for the 8hr run age group awards. We are keeping the 4 hr run or walk option. Sticking with start time of 7:00 am Race shirts t-shirts 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 again follow the original clockwise direction. 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 8/7/2026: 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. preferred packet pick-up time. Saturday, 8/8/2026, 6:00 A.M. to 6:30 A.M for 8hr participants. Saturday 8/8/2026, 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. for 4hr participants. Anyone sleeping overnight at the park must check in as a camper and pay the $20 camping fee. COURSE PREVIEW/ "BABY HOWL 5K" Friday 8/7/2026: 6:00 P.M. We will Start a one loop preview of the Howl course for participants and their families/crews. Everyone is welcome! Free event. RACE Saturday 8/8/2026: 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. On