Entry fees for the Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series range from $10 to $45. The event takes place on June 16, 2026, at Sandy Bottom Nature Park in Hampton, Virginia, located at 1255 Big Bethel Road. Runners can choose from three distances: 5K, 4 miles, or 5 miles. The race starts at 6:30 PM, making it an evening event. This is a trail running series, so expect off-road terrain. Proceeds support the PTC Scholarship, so your entry fee contributes to local athletic programs while you compete.
From the Race Organizer
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. We are planning to give awards for each Trailzilla race 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 16 June 2026, 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 depending on availability. We will update social media with status.
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Race Travel Insurance
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When is Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park 2026 — Hampton, VA?
Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park 2026 — Hampton, VA takes place on June 16, 2026. The race is held in Hampton, Virginia.
Where is Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park 2026 — Hampton, VA held?
Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park 2026 — Hampton, VA is held at 1255 Big Bethel Road in Hampton, Virginia.
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