Sun, Dec 13, 2026

Waverly Winter Warrior

Louisville, KY

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6.6 MilesHalf Marathon

About the Waverly Winter Warrior

The course starts near a playground parking lot and heads toward a lake before dropping into the trail network. From there it follows the rightmost paths through a series of named loops, staying on singletrack for most of the route. Bright colored markers go up throughout, so navigation is straightforward even on unfamiliar trails.

Packet pickup happens on-site at the same parking lot where the race starts, with enough time before the gun to sort your bib. Parking is tight, so carpooling is worth planning ahead. An aid station sits roughly halfway through the course. Water and packaged snacks are out at the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.6 Miles · 2026 results

72finishers

54:54winner

1:32:40median

2:37:29cutoff

Top 3: Ryan Jones (54:54) · Eric Allgeier (56:34) · Gerard Weiter (57:22)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

36finishers

1:53:11winner

2:29:40median

3:16:57cutoff

Top 3: Troy Kolb (1:53:11) · Nathan Hartlage (1:54:02) · Peter Waldrab (1:56:52)

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6.6 Miles12/13/2026 09:00$25

13.1 Miles12/13/2026 09:00$40

Virtual Half Marathon12/13/2026 09:00$40

Virtual 6.5 Mile12/13/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Waverly Winter Warrior

Will I finish last at the Waverly Winter Warrior?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.6 Miles field finished slower than 1:32:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 2:37:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Waverly Winter Warrior a good first 6.6 Miles?

It is a small race (72 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6.6 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Waverly Winter Warrior?

The 6.6 Miles winner ran 54:54 while the median finisher took 1:32:40. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.