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Groundhog's Lap Race

location_city Greensboro

location_on North Carolina

flag United States

calendar_today 31 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Groundhog’s Lap Race – Trail Running Challenge at Haw River State Park

Looking for your next trail running challenge? The Groundhog’s Lap Race is coming to Haw River State Park on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Just like the classic movie Groundhog Day, you’ll find yourself looping again and again—but this time on purpose! 🦫 This unique timed trail race format offers 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 12 hour relay options. Tackle the scenic 3.2-mile loop trail as many times as you can and discover how far you can go. Whether you’re chasing mileage goals, running with friends, or trying your first timed race, the Groundhog’s Lap Race is an event you won’t want to miss.

 
Why Run the Groundhog’s Lap Race?

Race Details at a Glance

 

Who Should Sign Up?

The Groundhog’s Lap Race is designed for all levels of trail runners:

Races Offered

12 Hour

Jan 31, 2026

straighten

Distance — 12 Hour

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:00

3 Hour

Jan 31, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3 Hour

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:00

6 Hour

Jan 31, 2026

straighten

Distance — 6 Hour

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Greensboro.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 0.5° / 10.1°
wb_sunny -3.9° / 6.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.8 /
water_drop 70.8%

About Greensboro

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Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.

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