Waverly Winter Warrior
Waverly Winter Warrior is a running race on December 13–27, 2026 in Louisville, KY, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- December 13–27, 2026 (143 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Beat the winter blues and stay motivated by participating in our brand new Winter Warrior Series! Each race will highlight a different local park and keep you motivated for spring racing. This time we are hitting the trails of Waverly park for a 6.6 mile loop or go all out for a half marathon.
Will there be a virtual option? Yes! As with our Cryptid series in the summer, the Winter Warrior Series does offer a virtual option by request and we bump everyone over who did not finish in person to this option after the race. Instructions will be sent after the race with details of how to complete the virtual option. That said, virtual finishers count toward the Winter Warrior status, but are not eligible for Event or Series awards.
Complete all of the Winter Warrior Series to earn your Warrior status.
Deam Lake Winter Warrior
Waverly Winter Warrior
Rose Island Winter Warrior
Ol' Silty Winter Warrior
Awards
Each race will have awards for Overall Male / Female.
You will want to complete 3 of the 4 races to earn your Winter Warrior Medal and Shirt!
Stay Hydrated & Stay Safe
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup.
Restrooms
We will be using the on-site restrooms near the start line.
Aid Station
We will have an aid station about halfway through the course. Just a reminder our trail races are cupless. Please bring your own water bottle or hydration vest. This greatly reduces litter and waste from our trail events.
Course Description
The Start/Finish line will be near the Playground Parking Lot.
We will be starting at the Playground heading toward the lake. Just past the lake the course enters the trail next to the dog park follows the right most trail options for the majority of the course. As always we plan to have bright colored course markings throughout the course as confidence markers. Trails included are the Twisting Bends, Clinic Loop, and Fresh Air Loops. Total course distance will be between 6 and 6.5 miles.
Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/245269882
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick-up will be on-site at the Playground Parking Lot. We will be set up and ready for you about 8:00 AM. Please plan to pick-up your race packet with enough time to allow for pinning your bib before race start.
T-Shirts
Shirts for this series are an optional add-on. This keeps the cost of the race reasonable for families. We will have a limited number of shirts available for sale on race day. If you know you want a shirt, please pre-order during registration.
Parking--ARRIVE EARLY & CARPOOL
We ask that you plan to arrive early for parking. Carpool as much as possible. Parking is limited at Playground Parking Lot. We want to be respectful of the parks so we are able to have many more great events in the future. Carpooling is preferred to make space for everyone planning to participate. If you are planning to run with a friend, we encourage carpooling.
Water/Snacks
This event is CUPLESS. Please bring your own water bottle, hydration pack, or cup. Bottled Water will be available in limited supply. Water and pre packaged snacks will be available post race.
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
48°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Louisville Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Louisville, KY
City Elevation
537 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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143
Days to train
- Race
- Waverly Winter Warrior
- Date
- December 13–27, 2026
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Waverly Winter Warrior
Dec 13, 2026