Willowsford Trail Mix

Mountain Bike and Trail Runs at Willowsford

September 22, 2018

Click here for the participant email sent 9/18 full of race-day info.

The Trail Mix offers a chance to mix it up on the trails at The Greens in Willowsford with your choice of a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon, and then stick around for the mountain bike race if you like!

Any Trail Mix worth its salt has the perfect balance of irresistible nuts, good-for-you chunks, sweet bits, and morsels to savor. The Trail Mix brings it.

Included:

Great courses through private trails at Willowsford
BibChip timing
Race swag
Generous prizes for top three winners in each division
An awesome time in a beautiful place with family and friends
Post-race snacks

Trail Run Divisions

The trail runs take you through the ever-changing landscape of Willowsford. You will experience single track, and double track as you take on these trails in woods and gently rolling open fields. Choose the half-marathon, 10K, or 5K distance and enjoy some happy trails.

Divisions
Male and Female, each distance

15 and under
16-29
30-39
40-49
50+

Mountain Bike Divisions

Race for 1.5, 2, or 2.5 hours on these fast and smooth dedicated, private single and double track. You can set up a tent and make yourself at home for the duration!

Divisions
Male and Female, each distance

15 and under
16-29
30-39
40-49
50+
Young Warrior (This event is for those racers age 16 and younger who aren't quite up to racing 1.5 hours but still love to mountain bike and want to get in on the fun! Young Warriors race a shortened course at the cost of $20. Please note that we also have a 16 and younger category in the 1.5- and 2-hour events.

The Courses

Click here for course maps.

Location

The Greens

41025 Willowsford Ln

Aldie, VA 20105

Schedule

Saturday, Sept. 22 at The Greens at Willowsford
7:00 am: Trail run packet pickup opens at the race starting area at The Greens at Willowsford

8:00 am: Half starts

8:10 am: 10K starts

8:20 am: 5K starts

9:00 am: Results and rolling awards available

11:00 am: MTB packet pickup opens at the race starting area

12:00 pm: MTB race begins, all divisions

1:45 pm: 1.5-hour MTB awards

2:15 pm: 2-hour MTB awards

2:45 pm: 2.5-hour MTB awards

Who Is Racing?

Click here for the race roster.

Results

After the races, click here for results.

Timing

The races will be timed using the MyLaps BibChip system. Timing chips are disposable, so feel free to keep it as a memento or toss it in the trash. The MyLaps tracking timing chip is attached to your race bib. Your bib should be attached to your front and be clearly visible.

All awards are based off chip time.

There is no minimum course time, but award ceremonies will proceed as scheduled.

Fees

5K Trail Run

$25 Super early registration through 5/1/18
$30 Early registration through 7/21/18
$35 Regular registration through 8/21/18
$40 Late registration through 9/21/18 at noon
$50 On site

10K Trail Run

$35 Super early registration through 5/1/18
$40 Early registration through 7/21/18
$45 Regular registration through 8/21/18
$50 Late registration through 9/21/18 at noon
$60 On site

Half-Marathon Trail Run

$45 Super early registration through 5/1/18
$50 Early registration through 7/21/18
$55 Regular registration through until 8/21/18
$60 Late registration through 9/21/18 at noon
$70 On site

1.5-Hour MTB Race

$25 Super early registration through 5/1/18
$30 Early registration through 7/21/18
$35 Regular registration through 8/21/18
$40 Late registration through 9/21/18 at noon
$50 On site

2.0-Hour MTB Race

$35 Super early registration through 5/1/18
$40 Early registration through 7/21/18
$45 Regular registration through 8/21/18
$50 Late registration through 9/21/18 at noon
$60 On site

2.5-Hour MTB Race

$45 Super early registration through 5/1/18
$50 Early registration through 7/21/18
$55 Regular registration through until 8/21/18
$60 Late registration through 9/21/18 at noon
$70 On site

SPECIAL YOUTH PRICING: All participants age 16 and younger can race any distance for $20. When you enter an applicable birth date at the registration page, you will see a "Special Pricing" option to click. (No other discounts can be applied.)

Every participant will receive a sweet hat at packet pickup! Event shirts are available for purchase during online registration up to 10 days before the event for $10. If you have already registered and would like to purchase a shirt, click here, then More, then Add-Ons.

Post-Race Food

Recharge with delicious calories from our post-race spread of snacks.

Volunteer

The heart of a great event is its volunteers. If you have a passion for helping out and are interested in volunteering for The Trail Mix, click the link below. We have options for individuals, groups, and families. Donations to charities are available. Looking to complete service hours? We can help you out with that too.

Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Race Rules

Entry fees are nonrefundable. No exceptions. (But see “Transfers” below.)
Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate and you may not transfer your entry fee to future races. (But see “Transfers” below.)
You must be at least 12 years old to participate in the half-marathon and 10K.
You must be in good health and physically prepared to take on the challenge of any of events.
Race numbers are required to participate.
No coaches, bikes, baby joggers, strollers, or dogs will be allowed on the course.
Participants are permitted to wear earbuds or headphones, but for safety reasons, they are not recommended.