Blizzard Blast 10k
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Blizzard Blast 5k & 10k
The event on February 20, 2027 takes place at the Greensprings Interpretive Trail in Williamsburg, Virginia. The course is flat and follows a looped trail that passes beaver ponds, wetlands and forests, including sections of wooden boardwalk and interpretative signs about the environment, historic events of early colonists and American Indians, and local wildlife. The 5k is a single loop and the 10k is two loops of the same course.
Distances:
- 5 km loop
- 10 km two laps of the loop
This is a chip-timed event. Registered participants receive a finisher’s medal and a technical (Dri-fit) event shirt; shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed before February 10 and extras are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Water stations are placed along the course (three on the 10k, one on the 5k); Gatorade will be available at some stations. Port-a-johns are located adjacent to the parking lot and packet pickup is available at the event; organizers recommend arriving about one hour before an individual’s event to check in. Race day registration is offered.
The event includes a virtual race option. It awards top finishers overall and by age group and awards series points toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack Series as well as the Winter Series. The race benefits the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. Parking is available at the trailhead at 3751 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg, VA 23185; a GPS pin is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
