Joes Night Run At The Hamptons

Hampton, Virginia. The Hamptons Golf Course. Joe's Night Run at The Hamptons returns for its 6th running on Saturday, September 26, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM EDT. An all‑night endurance event on the paved cart paths. Choose 11‑hour run, 11‑hour ruck, 5‑hour run, 5‑hour ruck, or the one‑loop 4.4‑mile option. The 4.4‑mile loop runs counterclockwise around 9 holes of The Woods, then clockwise around 9 holes of The Links. Manual lap counting — you yell your bib number. Crew directly from your car (you pass your car every loop). Fully stocked aid station. Headlamp required. Ruck weights: 30 lbs (150+ lbs body weight), 20 lbs (under 150 lbs). Finisher's homemade medal. Old school, low‑key, and fun.

Location — The Hamptons Golf Course, Hampton, VA:

• The Hamptons Golf Course is an 18‑hole public golf course in Hampton, Virginia (on the Virginia Peninsula, near Newport News and Langley Air Force Base)
• Address: 320 Butler Farm Rd, Hampton, VA 23666
• The course features two 9‑hole layouts: The Woods (wooded, rolling) and The Links (open, more exposed)
• The cart paths are paved — smooth surface but with small rolling hills that "creep up on you" as the night progresses

Course — 4.4‑Mile Loop, Cart Paths Only:

• First section: counterclockwise loop around 9 holes of The Woods
• Second section: clockwise loop around 9 holes of The Links
• Start and finish in the parking lot in front of the clubhouse
• Well marked with glow sticks and turn signs
• Runners may take a shorter 2.4‑mile loop around The Woods on their final lap to hit a specific mileage milestone
• Cart path is wide enough for about 3 people to run next to each other

Rucking — Weight Requirements:

• Ruckers must carry a weighted pack/vest
• Required weight: 30 lbs for people weighing 150 lbs or more
• Required weight: 20 lbs for people weighing under 150 lbs
• Exceptions to carry more weight can be made upon request to the race director

Manual Lap Counting — Old School, Low‑Key:

• No timing chips — manual lap counting
• Runners yell out their bib number to lap counters at the start/finish after each loop
• Lap counters write down the lap tally
• Details for lap counting logistics will be included in the race brief email

Crew — Self‑Crew from Your Car:

• You pass your car every loop — park in the small parking lot
• You can crew directly out of your car — no need to set up a separate aid station
• Aid station will be available (pre‑packaged snacks, water, electrolyte)
• Cold coffee and doughnuts will be provided for 11‑hour runners finishing at 6:00 AM

Timeline — Saturday, September 26, 2026:

• 5:30 PM — Parking begins, check‑in and bib pickup open
• 6:45 PM — Race brief (mandatory)
• 7:00 PM — All race durations and distances start
• 12:00 AM (midnight) — 5‑hour duration concludes
• 6:00 AM (Sunday) — 11‑hour duration concludes
• Late starts available upon request to race director

Awards — Homemade Finisher's Medal:

• All finishers receive a finisher's item and a homemade medal
• Top 3 women and men in each race category acknowledged immediately after their event concludes
• Winners receive bonus finisher items

What's Included:

• Manual lap counting (results posted after event)
• Finisher's medal (homemade, unique)
• Event shirt? Not specified — check event website
• Fully stocked aid station (pre‑packaged snacks, water, electrolyte)
• Cold coffee and doughnuts for 11‑hour finishers
• Portable restrooms in parking lot and at two locations on course
• Parking at The Hamptons Golf Course

Logistics — Night Running, Headlamp Required:

• Headlamp or other lighting device required — the cart paths are otherwise dark
• No dogs allowed on the course
• Strollers not permitted
• No refunds? Not specified — check with race director (Lion's Pride Racing)
• Bib pickup on race day only (5:30‑6:45 PM)

Top Performances (11‑Hour Run — total miles):

• Steven Keller — 68.4 miles (2024) — course record
• Jason Hallenbeck — 59.60 miles (2021)
• Richard Fiorucci — 52.8 miles (2024)

Nearby Attractions (post‑race — make a weekend of it in Hampton):

• The Hamptons Golf Course — stay to play a round (if you still have energy)
• Virginia Air & Space Science Center (downtown Hampton) — NASA artifacts, IMAX theater
• Fort Monroe National Monument — historic fort, walking trails, and beach access
• Buckroe Beach — swimming, fishing, and a classic Chesapeake Bay beach
• Langley Air Force Base — Air Combat Command headquarters (not open to the public, but you can see planes overhead)
• Hampton Coliseum — entertainment venue (check schedule for events)

Contact: Lion's Pride Racing — via UltraSignup.