Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park
- Date
- June 16 – July 18, 2026
- Distance
- Trailzilla Fast 5K · Trailzilla Feel Good 4-Miler · Trailzilla Joe-Zilla 5-Miler & more
From the 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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
68°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Langley Afb, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hampton, VA
Population
137,334
as of 2023
Elevation
7 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park
- Date
- June 16 – July 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park?
- Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park is a running race held in Hampton, Virginia on June 16, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park?
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 in Hampton, Virginia at 1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Joe Harney Memorial PTC Scholarship Trailzilla Series at Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Jun 16, 2026