STERLING AXE THROWING FIELD GUIDE
Twenty Matches in One Day: The Official Hatchet Marathon League, Sterling
A compressed, one-day axe-throwing league—20 matches plus playoffs, a trophy and a Wall of Fame—this guide lays out the schedule, what to bring and who can compete.
Twenty Matches in One Day: The Official Hatchet Marathon League, Sterling.
In Sterling, Virginia, the Official Hatchet Marathon League compresses five weeks of competition into a single, fast-paced day: 20 matches followed by playoffs, with a trophy and a spot on the Wall of Fame for the champion in this adrenaline-filled challenge.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Twenty matches, one marathon day
The league condenses five weeks of play into a single all-day event: 20 matches followed immediately by playoffs, so expect continuous head-to-head competition.
Trophy, bragging rights and the Wall of Fame
The winner takes a trophy and has their name added to the venue's Wall of Fame as the champion of the big axe marathon.
An adrenaline-filled, all-day challenge
Presented as a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled challenge, the event pushes through a dense schedule of matches and playoffs over the course of the day.
What the day feels like
What it feels like
Expect a tightly timed, all-day competition: warmups and rules briefings lead straight into a succession of matches that keep players engaged through playoffs and the final trophy presentation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a Stanley Thermos or any water bottle container for hydration; these are allowed and water stations are available in the venue for refills.
Reusable water bottles are permitted and encouraged—water refill stations are provided on-site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Hatchet Marathon run?
The event runs all day.
Where and when do I check in?
Check-in and last-minute registrations take place at 8:30 AM at 21680 ridgetop cir suite 125 Sterlin Va 20166.
What is the schedule for the morning?
Practice and warmups begin at 9:00 AM, match announcements and rules are at 9:30 AM, and matches begin at 9:45 AM.
What should I bring for the event?
Bring a Stanley Thermos or any water bottle container for hydration; water stations at the venue are available for refills.
Who can participate and do playoffs require a top finish?
Players aged 10 and older may participate, and all players will be able to play in the playoffs regardless of their standings at the end of the season.