Well, who knew running on the rocky trails of the Massanuttens could get this popular. The Saturday January 16 Massanutten Training Academy run #1 from Elizabeth Furnace to Camp Roosevelt, hosted by Tom & Kirstin Corris, has filled in one afternoon, and entry is closed. The Sunday, January 17 "Catherines 8" run, is also now closed to new entrants.
Current entrants to the Cat 8 run.
The Saturday run was capped due to logistical concerns at around 40 runners, with entry priority going to those in the MMT 100 field. The Sunday run has been capped at 75 by Forest Service regulations.
The bridge that the Laurel Highlands Trail used to cross the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been closed. This action will cause changes to the Laurel Highlands run and will impact other recreational users of the hiking trail. It is unclear how cash-strapped Pennsylvania authorities will find the money to fix this rusty hulk. Let's hope they do. 
Sean Andrish won the seventh running of the Hellgate 100K in 12:16. Keith Knipling was third. Keith, Kerry Owens and Sophie Speidel were recognized for finishing their fifth Hellgate, and Vicki Kendall was first SuperMaster female. Temperatures were the teens, with clear skies and some snow and ice on the ridges. Good thing the race isn't happening today! Results are on David's 
Many happy, but confused runners enjoyed the annual VHTRC Magnus Gluteus Maximus 50km on December 12. The day dawned cold, but clear, reducing attendance but providing for great running. Thanks to Joe and Michele for their work on the event and to Gary Knipling and Bob Phillips for the second aid station.