Calendar of Events
This is a list of trail and ultra events that may be of interest to VHTRC members. VHTRC sponsored events have the Furbutt logo.
We do not list all events here. But VHTRC members may suggest events. To do so, choose the "Create Content" link at the lower left. (You must be logged in to do that.)
If an event is on the old events list and you know of a new, upcoming date for the event, do not create an event. In this circumstance, please e-mail Quatro Hubbard.
Events must either be on dirt trails, or be ultras, or otherwise be of particular interest to VHTRC members. This is not a place to list road races.
(If you are looking for local road races, go to Washington Running Report or Race Packet. For national ultras try Ultrarunning Magazine. For national trail runs, try Trail Runner Magazine. )
Events that have occurred are on the calendar of past events.
Quatro Hubbard has overall responsibility for this calendar.
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February 4 (Saturday) ICY Trail Run 8 hours Lake Anna State Park, VA Web site |
Eight hour run on what are generally horse trails in Lake Anna State Park. Runners have a choice of an 8 mile loop or a 5 mile loop to run each time out.
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February 4 (Saturday) Rocky Raccoon 100 miles Huntsville, TX Web site |
Five 20 mile loops on a flat park trail. 50 mile option is also available.
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February 4 (Saturday) Uwharrie Mountain Run 40 miles Uwharrie National Forest, NC Web site |
8 and 20 mile options also available. Online entry opens at the beginning of November and the races generally close in minutes, so be alert if you want in.
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February 11 (Saturday) The Wild Oak Trail 100 100 miles Bridgewater, VA Web site |
A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail. Tough and very low key. "Semi-Invitational." This is the "Real TWOT" since it is held on the traditional winter date - the 2nd Saturday in February.
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February 11 (Saturday) Holiday Lake 50 km Appomattox, VA Web site |
The new course (as of 2009) turned this into primarily a trail race. Still fairly flat and fast, this is a good intro race for new trail and ultra runners.
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February 11 (Saturday) Mid-Maryland 50 km Elkridge, MD Web site |
New event in Howard County. 5 loops of a 10km course in Rockburn Branch Park allows for a solo 50km run or a 5-person relay.
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February 18 (Saturday) VHTRC Awards Party Not a run Glen Echo, MD Web site |
 A party for all VHTRC members to honor the winners of the VHTRC awards for the previous calendar year. You must RSVP by February 14 to attend this event!
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February 18 (Saturday) Massanutten Training Academy Run #2 50 km Massanutten Mountains, VA Web site |
The second Massanutten Training Academy run will cover the second third of the MMT 100 mile course, from Elizabeth Furnace to Camp Roosevelt. Sign-up for this 30.5-mile event will be through the VHTRC online entry system in mid January.
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February 25 (Saturday) Hashawha Hills 50 km Westminster, MD Web site |
Alan's description of the course is, "The trails are single track, old woods road, and open fields. The course is very fast. There are no mountains, no rocks, and no roots, but there are a few small stream crossings and constant small hills with a couple of bigger ones thrown in just for fun."
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February 25 (Saturday) Reverse Ring 71 miles Front Royal, VA Web site |
Why anyone who has completed The Ring would want to do this is anyone's guess. Entry is open only to those in the Fellowship, so the rest of you can breathe a sigh of relief and run Hashawha. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are the "organizers." Entry is now open
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February 25 (Saturday) Black Mountain Marathon & Mount Mitchell Challenge 26 miles and 40 miles Black Mountain, NC Web site |
A very popular run to the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain on the East Coast.
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February 25 (Saturday) Patuxent River Trail Run 10 km Upper Marlboro, MD Web site |
Sponsored by the Quantico Orienteering Club in Patuxent River Park. Proceeds go to the park. Start time is a sane 10 a.m.
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February 26 (Sunday) Dahlgren Trail 1/2 marathon Fredericksburg, VA Web site |
Half marathon run on the Dahlgren Rail Heritage trail near Fredericksburg.
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March 3 (Saturday) Greenway Trail 50 km Damascus, MD Web site |
A point-to-point run on the beautiful Greenway Trail in Montgomery County put on by Ed Schultze and the Montgomery County Road Runners. Marathon bailout option available along with the full 50 km distance. Picnic at Riley's Lock at the end is not to be missed!
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March 9 (Friday) Moonlight Run 14 miles Front Royal, VA Web site |
A traditional VHTRC romp in the dark in the northernmost section of the Massanutten Mountains - without lights. Not for everyone. This year it will be held on the same weekend and at the same starting point as the Elizabeths Furnace 50k.
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March 10 (Saturday) Elizabeth Furnace 50 km Fort Valley, VA Web site |
A low-key 50 km in the Elizabeth Furnace area of the Massanutten Mountains, utilizing the old Dogwood Half Hundred course. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are in charge - entry is now closed for 2012's race.
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March 11 (Sunday) Buzzard's A.C. Marathon 26 miles Harrisburg, PA Web site |
A very low key, tough, rocky run in Pennsylvania. A production of Harry Smith and the Buzzards. This run is not for the uninitiated, or for those who are overly fond of switchbacks.
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March 17 (Saturday) The Instant Classic Marathon Chesterfield, VA Web site |
A marathon on the trails of Pocahontas State Park, south of Richmond.
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March 24 (Saturday) Massanutten Training Academy Run #3 38.6 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA Web site |
This third event in the Massanutten Training Academy series will cover the final third of the MMT course. Sign-up for this 39-mile event will be through the VHTRC online entry system in February.
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March 24 (Saturday) Hinte Anderson Trail Run - HAT 50 km Susquehanna State Park, MD Web site |
A late winter tradition. A beautiful trail loop that you do twice. A great first ultra. Registration for the 2012 race began in late September.
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March 24 (Saturday) Bel Monte Endurance Run 50 miles Sherando Lake, VA Web site |
This event is put on by the folks who bring you the UROC/Great Eastern races, and it looks to be in the same general area. Event also includes a 50k and 25k.
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March 24 (Saturday) Terrapin Mountain 50 km Sedalia, VA Web site |
Run in the same general area as the Promise Land 50k, this event is put on by Clark Zealand. Half marathon option is also available.
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April 7 (Saturday) Chocolate Bunny 39 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA |
A low-key, tough, night-time run on the southern section of the MMT course. Tentatively set to start at Camp Roosevelt, traversing the last third of the MMT course past Caroline Furnace Camp to the Bunny finish back up the hill at Camp Roosevelt. Prior daytime experience on the MMT course is a prerequisite for entry into this run. Entry for 2012 event will open in early March.
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April 14 (Saturday) Bull Run Run 50 miles Clifton, VA Web site |
A beautiful, challenging run amongst the bluebells along the Bull Run Trail in Northern Virginia. Entry will open on February 1, 2012, for the 20th running of the VHTRC's premier event.
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April 14 (Saturday) Glacier Ridge Trail 50 miles Butler, PA Web site |
Year Two for this event in the Morraine State Park in western Pennsylvania. There are 50km and 30km options as well.
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April 21 (Saturday) 24 Hour Adventure Trail Run 24 hours Prince William Forest, VA Web site |
This event is run on the trails out of Camp 5 (Happyland Camp) in Prince William National Park. The course consists of 8 mile loops.
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April 21 (Saturday) 24 Hour Ultra Run & Relay 24 hours Hampton, VA Web site |
A 24 hour run that is on a 3.75 mile dirt trail. You can apply miles from another event you ran that day. Runners have run a double with BRR in the past, but again this year the two races are not on the same weekend.
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April 21 (Saturday) SweetH2O 50 km Lithia Springs, GA Web site |
Trail race in Sweetwater Creek State Park just west of Atlanta.
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April 21 (Saturday) Full Bloom 50 km Chesapeake, VA Web site |
Flat and fast course on the Greenbrier Farms in the Hampton Roads area of southeast Virginia. Half-marathon option is also available.
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April 28 (Saturday) Promise Land 50 km Bedford, VA Web site |
Beautiful trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains, with only three climbs to negotiate. Third and probably best event in the Lynchburg Ultra Series.
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April 28 (Saturday) Trail Triple Crown 26 miles Newark, DE Web site |
Another outstanding Trail Dawg event. Races on this day include a full marathon, a half marathon, 10k, and 5k. Runs take place in White Clay Creek State Park. You can run three races in one morning!
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April 28 (Saturday) CAT-100 100 miles Frederick, MD Web site |
A "fat ass" event on the Catoctin and Appalachian Trails. Jim Treece, RD, notes: "Must have 100 mile experience and knowledge of trails required (limited course markings)." New host site this year, and 36 hour cut-off.
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May 5 (Saturday) Miwok 100 km Sausalito, CA Web site |
A highly recommended trail run in the beauty of Marin County, north of San Francisco.
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May 12 (Saturday) Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 miles Luray, VA Web site |
The 18th running of the VHTRC's rugged, demanding 100 mile race on the rocky trails in the Massanutten Mountains around Fort Valley.
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May 12 (Saturday) 50's For Yo Momma 50 miles Circleville, OH Web site |
Held at Hargus Lake in the A.W. Marion State Park in Ohio, and run on a 4-mile loop. There is also a 50km option.
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May 19 (Saturday) Capon Valley 50 km Yellow Spring, WV Web site |
A 50 km that has developed a great reputation, this picturesque race is just across the Virginia border in West Virginia.
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May 27 (Sunday) Holy Cowans Gap 50 km McConnellsburg, PA Web site |
Alisa Springman and Sue Malone have created this holiday weekend race in south-central Pennsylvania's Cowans Gap State Park. Very challenging course in a beautiful area, with a nice barbeque at the finish.
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June 2 (Saturday) Old Dominion 100 miles Woodstock, VA Web site |
The Old Dominion is the second oldest 100 miler. The course is a mix of road and trail in and around the Massanutten Mountains and Fort Valley.
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June 2 (Saturday) Kettle Moraine 100 miles LaGrange, WI Web site |
There is also a 100 km.
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June 2 (Saturday) North Face Endurance Challenge 50 miles Sterling, VA Web site |
Series of races utilizing trails in the Algonkian Regional Park, Great Falls Regional Park and also the Potomac Heritage trail. Saturday distances are 50 miles, 50 km and marathon. Sunday races will be a half marathon and a 10 km.
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June 9 (Saturday) Laurel Highlands 70 miles Ohiopyle, PA Web site |
One of the purest trail runs around. Tough and historic. There is also a 50K option and a relay.
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June 9 (Saturday) San Diego 100 miles San Diego, CA Web site |
A major 100 miler in the mountains of eastern San Diego County. VHTRC member and former BRR RD Scott Mills is co-RD of this event.
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June 9 (Saturday) XTERRA Richmond Trail Runs 21 km Richmond, VA Web site |
21km Xduro run and 10km Fugitive Trail Run, both held on a primarily single track course in and around the James River in downtown Richmond. This is a very challenging course on rolling mountain bike trails.
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June 15 (Friday) Bighorn Trail 100 miles Dayton, WY Web site |
Highly recommended run. Also a 50 miler, 50K and 30K. A large VHTRC contingent makes its presence felt at this beautiful and well-organized event every summer.
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June 16 (Saturday) Highlands Sky 40 miles Davis, WV Web site |
A tough, slow, and beautiful run, on a course that is unique for this area. A great weekend for the whole family at Canaan Valley Resort State Park.
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June 16 (Saturday) Mohican 100 miles Loudonville, OH Web site |
Traditional trail run in Ohio.
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June 23 (Saturday) Mason-Dixon Longest Day Challenge 100 km Susquehanna State Park, MD Web site |
A low key run on the longest day of the year.
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June 23 (Saturday) Western States 100 miles Squaw Valley, CA Web site |
The first trail 100 miler has a beautiful course, great aid stations, and a field selected by lot rather than merit.
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June 23 (Saturday) OSS/CIA Night Run 50 miles Prince William Forest, VA Web site |
New event in 2012. Night run on a 25+ mile loop on primarily single track.
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June 23 (Saturday) Eastern Divide 50 km Pembroke, VA Web site |
New race on the Cascade Crest trail at the Mountain Lake resort in Giles County, near Blacksburg (where Dirty Dancing was filmed in the late '80s).
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June 30 (Saturday) Finger Lakes Fifties 50 miles Hector, NY Web site |
Series of races in Finger Lakes National Forest in western New York state. The 25 km, 50 km, and 50 mile races all share the same loop course. Races will move to online entry system in early 2012.
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July 13 (Friday) Hardrock 100 miles Silverton, CO Web site |
Very tough, oxygen-deprived run of the San Juan Mountains in beautiful southwest Colorado.
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July 21 (Saturday) Angeles Crest 100 miles Wrightwood, CA Web site |
Tough, beautiful trail within a stone's throw of Los Angeles. The race moved to a July date in 2011.
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July 21 (Saturday) Vermont 100 miles Woodstock, VT Web site |
One of the great 100 mile runs. Beautiful countryside, friendly management, and a runnable course. 100 km option began in 2008.
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July 21 (Saturday) Tahoe Rim Trail 100 miles Carson City, NV Web site |
This Hardrock qualifier promises lovely views of Lake Tahoe from the low-rent side of the border. 50 miler and 50 km options also available.
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July 28 (Saturday) Burning River 100 miles Cuyahoga Valley, OH Web site |
This event in northeast Ohio is brought to you by Joe Jurczyk.
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July 28 (Saturday) Catoctin 50 km Frederick, MD Web site |
The run you love to hate. Tough, rocky trail, great support and post-run activities. Entry form available after June 1.
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July 28 (Saturday) Kanawha Trace 50 km Barboursville, WV Web site |
This rails to trail race by the WVMTR replaced the Rattlesnake 50 km on the summer calendar. There is a 10 km option along with the 50km.
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August 11 (Saturday) Martha Moats Baker Memorial 50 km + Stokesville, VA Web site |
A low-key run to explore the other trails around Wild Oak in the Jefferson National Forest. A creation of the legend, Dennis Herr.
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August 18 (Saturday) Leadville 100 miles Leadville, CO Web site |
This is the event for those who don't need oxygen to function. The lowest point on the course is 9200 feet.
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August 24 (Friday) Cheat Mt Moonshine Madness 50 miles Beverly, WV Web site |
Run on a combination of roads and tough trails. With the 9 pm start on Friday, this race is a must-do for those looking for night training.
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August 25 (Saturday) Cascade Crest 100 miles Easton, WA Web site |
A popular and scenic 100 miler in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Lottery similar to the MMT 100 system will be used to fill the field in early February.
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August 25 (Saturday) Dam Scramble Trail Challenge 30 km Bloomington, PA Web site |
Two loop course on primarily single track trails in the Curwensville Lake Recreation Area and state park near State College in north central Pennsylvania. 15 km single loop option also available.
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September 1 (Saturday) The Ring 71 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA Web site |
If you want to run the Reverse Ring in February, you have to get this run done first! Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are the Lords of The Ring. Entry into the 2012 event will open in late July 2011.
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September 1 (Saturday) Iron Mountain 50 miles Damascus, VA Web site |
16 mile and 30 mile options as well as the traditional Iron Mountain 50 miler. These races in a beautiful section of southwest Virginia are under the direction of Kevin Townsend.
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September 2 (Sunday) Labor Pain 12 hours Reading, PA Web site |
5 mile loops on generally flat trails.
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September 7 (Friday) Wasatch Front 100 miles Kaysville, UT Web site |
At one time, before Hardrock, Wasatch was thought to be the hardest 100 miler. The last event in the Grand Slam is challenging and beautiful.
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September 7 (Friday) Superior Sawtooth 100 miles Lutsen, MN Web site |
Three races at this tough event now: the Moose Mountain Marathon, Superior Trail 50 Mile, and Superior Sawtooth 100 Mile. This is the race formerly known as the Superior Trail 100.
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September 8 (Saturday) Women's Half Marathon 13.1 miles Clifton, VA Web site |
The third big event of the VHTRC year. A run for women only on the southern sections of the beautiful Bull Run Trail - including the infamous Do Loop. Entry opens in late June.
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September 8 (Saturday) Groundhog Fall 50 km Punxsutawney, PA Web site |
Punxsutawney is a beautiful place to run in September.
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September 8 (Saturday) Odyssey Trail Running Rampage 40 miles Clifton Forge, VA Web site |
Four trail races at Douthat State Park west of Lexington, with distances of 40 miles, marathon, half marathon, and 5 miles to choose from.
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September 8 (Saturday) Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run 28.4 miles Pequea, PA Web site |
A "daunting trail challenge" on a point-to-point course using sections of the Mason Dixon and Conestoga trails in York and Lancaster counties.
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September 15 (Saturday) 12 Hour Trail Run 12 hours Prince William Forest, VA Web site |
A 12 hour run on trails in Prince William Forest National Park.
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September 15 (Saturday) Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 50 km Youngstown, OH Web site |
YUTC is a popular trail race put on by the North East Ohio Trail Club. There is a 25 km option in addition to the 50 km.
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September 15 (Saturday) Gunpowder Keg 50 km Kingsville, MD Web site |
Multi-loop Fat Ass event in the Bunker Hill area of Gunpowder Falls State Park northeast of Baltimore.
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September 22 (Saturday) Noble Canyon 50 km Pine Valley, CA Web site |
This event is put on by former Bull Run Run RD, Scott Mills, and his San Diego cohorts. This run is in the mountains around San Diego.
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September 22 (Saturday) Virgil Crest 100 miles Finger Lakes, NY Web site |
The former Iroquois Trail 100 miler is now the Virgil Crest Ultras, with a 50 miler and 100 mile relay option in addition to the 100 mile race.
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September 22 (Saturday) Trails for Tails 40 miles Hanover, PA Web site |
5 laps of 8 miles each along the trails and some roads in the Codorus State Park in south-central Pennsylvania.
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September 28 (Friday) The Bear 100 miles Logan, UT Web site |
Steep climbs and Autumn colors in the Northern Wasatch Range.
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September 29 (Saturday) Ultra Race of Champions 100 km Afton, VA Web site |
A run on roads and some trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains south of Shenandoah National Park. Formerly the Great Eastern Endurance 100km, this race features a new course (as of 2011). There is also a 50 km and a half marathon option.
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September 29 (Saturday) Hinson Lake 24 hours Rockingham, NC Web site |
1.5 mile loops on a flat dirt path, with numerous wooden bridges, around Hinson Lake. Low key and low cost - $1 per hour.
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September 29 (Saturday) Bald Eagle Megatransect 25 miles Lock Haven, PA Web site |
This run bills itself as a challenging 25 mile endurance hike/trail run in central Pennsylvania. The course will take the entrants up and over Bald Eagle Mountain a number of times for a total elevation gain of 5000 feet. Registration opens on Jan 1, and historically this race has filled quickly.
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September 29 (Saturday) Mountain Madness 50 km Ringwood, NJ Web site |
Trail race in Shepherd Lake Recreation Area in New Jersey's Ringwood State Park. 7.77 mile "fun run" option is also available.
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September 29 (Saturday) James River Loop 8 miles Richmond, VA Web site |
A loop course, primarily on trails, in the James River Park in the heart of Richmond. Held in conjunction with a series of cross country races at Maymont Park.
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September 30 (Sunday) Vermont 50 miles Brownsvillle, VT Web site |
50 mile course alternates between roads and trails, with lots of hills. There is also a mountain bike race, a 50km run and a three-person relay option in the 50 mile run.
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October 5 (Friday) Grindstone 100 miles Swoope, VA Web site |
A challenging 100 miler that is held in the same general location as TWOT. Part of the Beast Series. Note 6 p.m. Friday starting time.
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October 6 (Saturday) Valley Falls 10 miles Fairmont, WV Web site |
10 and 6 mile runs in Valley Falls State Park on single track trails and old service roads.
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October 12 (Friday) West Virginia Trilogy 50 km/50 miles/13.1 miles Seneca Rocks, WV Web site |
"A triptych of runs on the Eastern Continential Divide" - day one is 50 km, day 2 is 50 miles and day 3 is a half marathon. This event is in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, with the option to sign up for one race, two races or all three.
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October 13 (Saturday) The Wild Oak Trail 100 miles Stokesville, VA Web site |
A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail, generally held on the second Saturday in October. Tough and very low key. "Semi-Invitational." This is the "Hot TWOT" since it is held during what should be the warmer fall weather.
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October 13 (Saturday) Medoc Trail Races 26 miles Hollister, NC Web site |
Fairly flat and fast marathon and 10 mile races in Medoc Mountain State Park near Raleigh.
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October 13 (Saturday) New River Trail 50 km Fries, VA Web site |
Race put on by Annette Bednosky on flat and beautiful rails-to-trails course in southwest Virginia.
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October 13 (Saturday) Gibbet 50 miles Virginia Beach, VA Web site |
Two-loop course at First Landing State Park, with 26 miler and 2-person relay options also available.
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October 20 (Saturday) Cumberland Trail 50 km Caryville, TN Web site |
This challenging event on the rugged New River section of the Cumberland Trail in the Cove Lake State Park in Tennessee is brought to you by Susan Donnelly.
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October 21 (Sunday) Tussey Mountainback 50 miles State College, PA Web site |
Dirt road and pavement but previous participants speak highly of its beauty.
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October 28 (Sunday) Fire on the Mountain 50 km Flintstone, MD Web site |
A challenging, scenic and largely isolated run on the beautiful trails of the Green Ridge State Forest in western Maryland. About 75 percent trails, primarily single-track, and about 25 percent logging road.
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November 3 (Saturday) Pinhoti 100 miles Heflin, AL Web site |
80% trail, 15% fire road, on a point-to-point course on the "unmolested" Pinhoti Trail through the Talladega National Forest.
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November 3 (Saturday) Mountain Masochist 50 miles Lynchburg, VA Web site |
Virginia's premier fall ultrarunning event is still going strong, even with David no longer in charge. A tough, "long" course in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Be alert for spring signup, as this race fills quickly. 2012 will be the 30th running of this race.
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November 3 (Saturday) Stone Cat Trail Races 50 miles Ipswich, MA Web site |
Put on by the G.A.C. and sponsored by a brewery. What is there not to like about that? Arguably, one of the best running weekends in the East. Marathon option in addition to the 50 miler.
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November 4 (Sunday) Potomac Heritage Trail Run 50 km Washington, DC Web site |
The event that proves that there are beautiful trails inside the Beltway. The post-run party is not to be missed!
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November 10 (Saturday) Rosaryville 50K 50 km Upper Marlboro, MD Web site |
Run on the trails of Rosaryville State Park.
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November 17 (Saturday) JFK 50 miles Boonesboro, MD Web site |
The oldest and largest U.S. ultramarathon. 2012 will be the 50th anniversary of the race.
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November 17 (Saturday) Stone Mill 50 miles Poolesville, MD Web site |
The fall 50 miler that is run on single-track trails. This "instant classic" is in its third year in 2012.
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December 8 (Saturday) Hellgate 100 km Natural Bridge, VA Web site |
David Horton's 100k starts one minute after midnight, and it is tough, cold, and icy. You will love it! This race has become semi-invitational, with registration starting after the Grindstone 100.
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December 15 (Saturday) Magnus Gluteus Maximus 50 km Clifton, VA Web site |
The VHTRC's first event. A lot of fun, and no fee for those who who RSVP and then show for the run. Come ring in the holidays with Furbutt and the VHTRC! This year's will be the 20th running of this event. Be sure to fill out the online RSVP to enter.
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January 1 (Tuesday) Redeye 50 km Triangle, VA Web site |
Start out the new year with some cold miles at Prince William Forest Park and clear your head of any lingering hangover. Sign up online beginning in mid-December after Magnus Gluteus Maximus.
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January 1 (Tuesday) Rotary Resolution 10 km Leesburg, VA Web site |
New Year's Day race on the grounds of the historic Morven Park estate outside of Leesburg. There is also a 4 km option.
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January 5 (Saturday) Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50 km Charleston, WV Web site |
Two loops on a 15.8 mile course in the Kanawha State Park outside of Charleston. One loop 25km option is also available.
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January 19 (Saturday) MLK Training Weekend - Day 1 50 km Fort Valley, VA Web site |
The traditional Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend kick-off to Massanutten 100 training, with two long training runs on the course. Saturday's run is the roughly 50km section of the MMT 100 course along the western ridge of the Massanuttens, starting at the Lutheran Camp that is the race start to Signal Knob.
Registration for the 2013 event will open sometime in December, 2012, through the VHTRC online sign up on the event webpage.
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January 20 (Sunday) MLK Training Weekend - Day 2 26 miles Fort Valley, VA Web site |
The traditional Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend kick-off to Massanutten 100 training, with two long training runs on the course. On Day 2, the run is on the "Gap-to-Gap" section of the MMT 100 course. This run is not limited to just MMT 100 entrants, since the field has a higher limit than the other Massanutten Training Academy runs. Hosted by Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard. Entry will be opened through VHTRC online sign up in mid-December.
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