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8 Hours of Christmas

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 19, 202650km

Race date in 65 days: Dec 19, 2026 Sat
City · Distance: Molena · 50km
Entry fee: $85Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Wed, December 16, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 15, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

You must complete the 3.85-mile loop course, with 950 feet of elevation gain, within 70 minutes or be eliminated.

Anyone who fails to return within time limit is eliminated on the spot.

Runners complete eight laps this way, and the fastest runner on the final lap wins.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $85

until Oct 31, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00

70 minutes per lap (3.85 miles) time limit

START

506 Thundering Springs Rd, Molena, GA

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
You must complete each 3.85-mile lap within 70 minutes.

There is one event: the 50K Vertical Elimination Race.

Course follows a loop format, returning runners to the point where they started.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Finisher T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start506 Thundering Springs Rd, Molena, GA.
Getting to the finishSame location (loop · elimination-format event, start=finish).
Transit cardNo dedicated transit card applies; 8 Hours of Christmas in Molena, Georgia is a rural farmland venue…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

506 Thundering Springs Rd, Molena, GA. No public transit — rural Pike County road, car access only.

Confirmed via official ultrasignup page. Elimination-style event: runners repeat a 3.85-mile, 950-ft-gain loop, with a 70-minute cutoff per lap.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same location (loop/elimination-format event, start=finish).

No separate finish venue mentioned.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card applies; 8 Hours of Christmas in Molena, Georgia is a rural farmland venue roughly an hour south of Atlanta, reachable only by car. Atlanta's MARTA system uses the Breeze Card for foreign visitors flying into Hartsfield-Jackson, but it does not extend anywhere near Molena, so a rental car is required for the final leg.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Entry fee uses tiered pricing, ranging from $75 to $85 depending on when you register.

The payment processing fee ($7.18) is additional.

The venue is in an area without public transportation.

Plan on driving or renting a car.

Times are local to Molena. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

Atlanta Patio Guided Tour

$67

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Trip.com Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Molena runners' room

FAQ

When does 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 19, 2026 in Molena, GA, United States.

How much is the 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What is the time limit for 8 Hours of Christmas 2026?

70 minutes per lap (3.85 miles) time limit.

What distances does 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 start?

506 Thundering Springs Rd, Molena, GA.

What is the 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 course like?

There is one event: the 50K Vertical Elimination Race.

What are the 8 Hours of Christmas 2026 cutoff times?

You must complete each 3.85-mile lap within 70 minutes.

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8 Hours of Christmas

About 8 Hours of Christmas — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run