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These are upcoming events on the VHTRC calendar. Selected non-VHTRC sponsored events are also listed. I have listed web pages and e-mail addresses where I know them. Otherwise, you can look up telephone numbers and addresses of RD's in UltraRunning Magazine. This is not intended to be a comprehensive race calendar. Past events are moved to the same month next year with an asterisk (*) until the date is confirmed.

Other Calendars

UltraRunning Magazine

Road Running Club of America

Stan Jensen's page (for all North American 100s)

Calendar of Nude Running Events

Jim Winne's List of Ultra Calendars

VHTRC EVENTS

Eagle Run

Bull Run Run 50

Massanutten Mountain Trails 100

Women's Half Marathon Trail Run

Trail Run Across the Commonwealth (TRAC)

Andiamo 45.5 Mile Run

Potomac Heritage Trail 50 km

Fat Ass 50

Jul 4	Finger Lakes Fifties -- 50 miles Hector, NY	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.

Jul 4	Sweaty Butt -- 50 km Cary, NC	Three loops on technical trail in Umstead State Park, self-supported Fat Ass event, with a limit of 30 runners.

Jul 10	Hardrock -- 100 miles Silverton, CO	Very tough, oxygen-deprived run of the San Juan Mountains in beautiful southwest Colorado.

Jul 11	Rattlesnake Trail -- 50 km Charleston, WV	Lots of climbing on this course in the Kanawha State Forest outside of Charleston.

Jul 12	Rosaryville -- 50 km Annapolis, MD	New series of races (50km, 25km, 15km, 10km) being put on by the Annapolis Trail Runners in Rosaryville State Park.

Jul 13	Badwater -- 135 miles Lone Pine, CA	Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in temperatures up to 130 degrees. What could be more fun?

Jul 18	Catherines Fat Ass -- 50 km Geo Washington Natl Forest, VA	A tough run on the beautiful but little used Massanutten trails south of Route 211. Limit of 75 runners.

Jul 18	Vermont -- 100 miles Woodstock, VT	One of the great 100 mile runs. Beautiful countryside, friendly management, and a runnable course. 100 km option began in 2008.

Jul 25	Running With The Devil -- 12 hours Vernon, NJ	2 mile loop at Mountain Creek ski resort with over 900 feet of elevation gain/loss on each loop. 3 hour and 6 hour options also available.
	August
Aug 1	Burning River -- 100 miles Cuyahoga Valley, OH	The second year of an event brought to you by Joe Jurczyk.

Aug 1	Catoctin -- 50 km Frederick, MD	The run you love to hate. Tough, rocky trail, great support and post-run activities. Entry form available after June 1.

Aug 8	Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50k -- 50 km King George, VA	New this year. Out and back on the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail in the Caledon Natural Area near Fredericksburg.

Aug 15	MMD -- 50 km White Mountains, NH	Contact RD Johnathan Whitehead for more information on the "More and More Difficult" 50k. This is a very low key, tough event. It is not for the uninitiated or, in some people's minds, for anyone. New this year: a midnight start.

Aug 15	Martha Moats Baker Memorial -- 50 km Harrisonburg, VA	A low key run to explore the other trails around Wild Oak. A creation of the legend, Dennis Herr. Be sure to e-mail Dennis if you are coming.

Aug 16	Lovers Leap -- 50 km Harrisonburg, VA	Day 2 (with MMB on Saturday) of a nice August race weekend being hosted by Dennis Herr in the mountains around TWOT and Grindstone.

Aug 22	Leadville Trail -- 100 miles Leadville, CO	This is the event for those who don't need oxygen to function. The lowest point on the course is 9200 feet.

Aug 28	Cheat Mt Moonshine Madness -- 50 miles Beverly, WV	The second year for the WVMTR's second ultra. 9 pm start makes this a must do for those looking for night training.

Aug 29	Cascade Crest -- 100 miles Easton, WA	A popular 100 miler in the Pacific Northwest.
	September
Sep 5	The Ring -- 71 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA	Entries will be accepted starting August 1, as this run returns to its traditional Labor Day weekend calendar slot. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are the Lords of The Ring.

Sep 6	VHTRC Summer Party -- not a run Front Royal, VA	Our annual summer party for members and volunteers. This year will be a pool party at "Portobello", Kerry Owen's house outside of Front Royal.

Sep 11	Superior Sawtooth -- 100 miles, 50 miles, marathon Lutsen, MN	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.

Sep 12	Groundhog Fall -- 50 km Punxsutawney, PA	Punxsutawney is a beautiful place to run in September. This is not the old Punxsutawney 50 Miler put on by Gary Buffington, but it looks like it is run in the same area.

Sep 12	Wasatch Front -- 100 miles Kaysville, UT	At one time, before Hardrock, Wasatch was thought to the be hardest 100 miler. The last event in the Slam is challenging and beautiful.

Sep 12	Womens Half Marathon -- 13.1 miles Clifton, VA	The third big event of the VHTRC year. A run for women only on the beautiful Bull Run Trail. Entry is now open. This event fills up quickly so don't miss out.

Sep 19	Angeles Crest -- 100 miles Wrightwood, CA	The better of the two leading California 100 milers. Tough, beautiful trail within a stone's throw of Los Angeles.

Sep 19	Delaware 100 Mile Run -- 100 miles Somewhere, DE	A true fat ass event. Not sure where in Delaware this is, but it's a small state. You'll find if it you want to!

Sep 19	Iroquois Trails -- 100 miles Finger Lakes Region, NY	This will be the second running of this event in 2009.

Sep 19	North Face Endurance Challenge -- 50 mile McLean, VA	This will be their second try at their second year, after being flooded out in 2008. Other distances have included a 10 km, half marathon and a 50 km.

Sep 19	Twelve Hour Trail Run -- 12 hours Prince William Forest , VA	A 12 hour run on trails in Prince William Forest National Park.

Sep 19	Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic -- 50 km Youngstown, OH	A trail race put on by the North East Ohio Trail Club. This is the fifth year of this event. Ring Master Bob Combs is the RD.

Sep 26	Big Schloss -- 50 km Geo Washington NF, WV	The sixth running of a great low-key event. A no fee, no frills, no whiners event. Refreshments and brats provided. Put on by Amy and Steve Platt.

Sep 26	Great Eastern Endurance Run -- 100 km Afton, VA	A run in the Blue Ridge Mountains south of the Shenandoah National Park. There is also a 50 km. This year the first 100 to register online for the 100K get in for half price.

Sep 26	Hinson Lake -- 24 hours Rockingham, NC	1.5 mile loops on a flat dirt path, with numerous wooden bridges, around Hinson Lake. Low key and low cost - 4th running this year.

Sep 26	Noble Canyon -- 50 km Pine Valley, CA	The second year for this event put on by former BRR RD, Scott Mills, and his San Diego cohorts. This run is in the mountains around San Diego.

Sep *	Stumpys Marathon -- 26 miles Newark, DE	Another presentation of the Trail Dawgs. The course is described as: "spanning 3 parks and 2 states, including gently undulating hills, at least one creek crossing, educational historic markers, single track trail, dirt/gravel roads, and expansive level stretches..."
	October
Oct 2	Grindstone -- 100 miles Swoope, VA	The second year for this challenging 100 miler. It is held in the same general location as TWOT. Note 6 p.m. starting time.

Oct 3	Bald Eagle Mountain Megatransect -- 23 miles Lock Haven, PA	This run bills itself as a "challenging 23 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."

Oct 3	Tussey Mountainback -- 50 miles State College, PA	Dirt road and pavement but Jaret Seiberg speaks highly of its beauty.

Oct 4	Blues Cruise -- 50 km Reading, PA	Run management says of the run: This Ultra was created to give newcomers to the world of ultra running a relatively easy race to get started.

Oct 10	Andiamo -- 45.5 miles Purcellville, VA	The Andiamo is now an annual event under the leadership of Carolyn Gernand and Joe Malinowski. This is not a trail run but is traditionally sponsored by the VHTRC. It is a run of the entire W&OD bike path.

Oct 10	New River Trail -- 50 km Fries, VA	Second year for this race on a beautiful rails-to-trails course in southwest Virginia put on by Annette Bednosky.

Oct 10	Oil Creek Trail Runs -- 100 miles Titusville, PA	This event has four distances and a relay.

Oct 10	The Wild Oak Trail -- 100 miles Bridgewater, VA	A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail. Tough and very low key. "Semi-Invitational." This is the "Hot TWOT" since it is held during the warmer fall weather.

Oct 17	Caroline Furnace -- 100 km Fort Valley, VA	Watch this space and the listserve for more information mid-summer on this new race, on a mix of familiar and new trails.

Oct 17	Medoc Trail Races -- Marathon; 10 miles Hollister, NC	Second year for these trail races in Medoc Mountain State Park in northern North Carolina.

Oct 17	Mountain Madness -- 50 km Ringwood, NJ	Trail race in Shepherd Lake Recreation Area in Ringwood State Park. 7.77 mile "fun run" option is also available.

Oct 17	Nashville Ultra Marathon -- 50 miles Nashville, TN	Urban course primarily on paved bike trail. This race has 50, 60, and 70 km options, in addition to the 80 km/50 miler.

Oct 24	Quad State Quadbuster -- 46 miles Harpers Ferry, WV	This tough, popular run through four states in one day will be back this fall after a hiatus of a few years. More details to come on the VHTRC listserve.

Oct *	Joes Almost Annual B-Day Ride -- 50 miles Front Royal, VA	Watch for this event in 2009. This is primarily a bike ride, but there will be a run also. The run won't be 50 miles, but if you have to ask how far it will be, it is probably not for you.
	November
Nov 1	Potomac Heritage Trail Run -- 50 km Washington, DC	The event that proves that there are beautiful trails inside the Beltway. The post-run party is not to be missed!

Nov 7	Mountain Masochists -- 50 miles Lynchburg, VA	Virginia's premier fall ultrarunning event is still going strong, even with David no longer charge. A tough, "long" course in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Nov 7	Pinhoti -- 100 miles Heflin, AL	This will be the second running of this event. 80% trail, 15% fire road, on a point-to-point course in the Talladega National Forest.

Nov 21	JFK -- 50 miles Boonesboro, MD	The oldest and largest U.S. ultramarathon.

Nov *	Stone Cat Trail Races -- 50 miles Ipswich, MA	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.
	December
Dec 6	OTHTC Ultras -- 50 km Ridgecrest, CA	You want to run with these folks. The Ridgecrest people are so crazy that they make Chris Scott look sane! 50Km and 30 km distances.

Dec 12	Hellgate -- 100 km Natural Bridge Station, VA	David Horton's 100k starts at midnight, is tough, cold, and icy. You will love it!

Dec 12	Magnus Gluteus Maximus -- 50 km Clifton, VA	The VHTRC's first event. No fee but a lot of fun. Come ring in the holidays with Furbutt and the VHTRC! This will be the 18th running of this event. Be sure to RSVP.
	January
Jan 1	Redeye -- 50 km Triangle, VA	Start out the new year with some cold miles. No fee, no wimps, no nothing.

Jan 9	Salem Lake Shore Frosty Fifty -- 50 km Winston-Salem, NC	Double out-and-back around Salem Lake, primarily on dirt double-track. Flat and fast.

Jan 16	MLK Training Weekend -- 30 miles and 25 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA	Doubling up on this holiday weekend has become a VHTRC tradition, and the start of the winter's Massanutten Training Academy. Saturday is MMT training run #1, a 30 miler run from Buzzards trailhead to Camp Roosevelt; Sunday is the "Gap to Gap" run (25 miles). Tom Corris is in charge on Satruday and Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard organize Sunday's Gap to Gap run. Online registration through the VHTRC website will start December 15th, 2009.

Jan 17	Swinging Bridge -- 50 km + Cumberland, VA	A run on the Willis River Trail in central Virginia. 35 km bailout option also available.

Jan *	Boyers Furnace -- 40 miles Fort Valley, VA	A no-frills 40 miler circling Fort Valley including MMT miles as well as some road. Limited aid, but lots of fun.

Jan *	Eagle Run -- 10 to 20 miles Mason Neck, VA	It is Eagle Run Sunday and we tour Mason Neck to see eagles and history with Gary Knipling as our guide. One of the defining events of the VHTRC.

Jan *	JET -- 50 miles Bridgewater, VA	The second running of the latest creation by the legendary Dennis Herr. Two distances (50 miles and 50 kilometers) are planned on the trails and roads near TWOT.

Jan *	Moonlight Run -- 14 miles Front Royal, VA	A traditional VHTRC romp in the dark. Not for everyone.

Jan *	PHUNT Run -- 50 km Fair Hill, MD	Another Trail Dawgs fat ass event.
	February
Feb 6	ICY Trail Run -- 8 hours Lake Anna State Park, VA	Eight hour run on trails in Lake Anna State Park.

Feb 6	Rocky Raccoon -- 100 miles Huntsville, TX	Five 20 mile loops on a flat park trail. 50 mile option is also available.

Feb 27	Reverse Ring -- 71 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA	Why anyone who has completed The Ring would want to do this is anyone's guess. Open to those in the Fellowship. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard will be organizing this - online registration starts January 21.

Feb *	Black Mountain Marathon and the Mount Mitchell Challenge -- 26 miles and 40 miles Black Mountain, NC	A run to the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain on the East Coast.

Feb *	Hashawha Hills Trail Run -- 50 km Westminster, MD	In 2010, this will be a real "event." In 2008-2009, it was a very low key fat ass run put on by Alan and Pam Gowen. 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."

Feb *	Holiday Lake -- 50 km Appomattox, VA	The first race in the Lynchburg Ultra Series. New course this year.

Feb *	MMT Training Run #2 -- 25-30 miles Massanutten Mts, VA	Massanutten Training Academy runs are put on by Tom Corris. Be sure you have a map and know what you are getting into. This one goes from Camp Roosevelt to Gap Creek to Woodstock Tower (or Powell's Fort).

Feb *	The Wild Oak Trail -- 100 miles Bridgewater, VA	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.

Feb *	Uwharrie Mountain Run -- 40 miles Uwharrie National Forest, NC	Under new race management in 2010. Entry likely will open in early November - last year it closed in minutes, so be alert if you want in. For more about this run, see Jaret Seiberg's report from 2003. 8 and 20 mile options also available.

Feb *	VHTRC Awards Party -- Not a run Glen Echo, MD	A party for all VHTRC members to honor the winners of the VHTRC awards for the previous calendar year. You must RSVP to this party to come.
	March
Mar 6	Carl Touchstone Mississippi Trail Run -- 50 miles Laurel, MS	These 50 mile, 50 km and 20 km races are held on an alternating series of long and short single track trail loops in the De Soto National Forest.

Mar 13	Elizabeth Furnace Fat Ass -- 50 km Massanutten Mountains, VA	A low-key 50 km in the Elizabeth Furnace area of the Massanutten Mountains. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are in charge - online registration begins January 26.

Mar 20	Hinte Anderson Trail Run - HAT -- 50 km Susquehanna State Park, MD	A late winter tradition. A beautiful trail loop that you do twice. A great first ultra.

Mar 27	The Bel Monte Endurance Run -- 50 miles Sherando Lake, VA	This event is put on by the folks who bring you the Great Eastern 100km and it looks to be in the same general area. Races also includes a 50k and 25k.

Mar 27	Umstead -- 100 miles Cary, NC	Eight loops in Umstead State Park near Raleigh. There is also a 50 mile option -- sort of. This event now sells out within minutes of online entry opening in early September each year.

Mar *	Backyard Burn -- 5 and 10 miles Prince William Forest Park, VA	There are three other events in this series. Consult the event Web site.

Mar *	Buzzards A.C. Marathon -- 26 miles Harrisburg, PA	A very low key, tough, rocky run in Pennsylvania. A production of Harry Smith and the Buzzards. This run is not for the uninitiated.

Mar *	Coyote Two Moons -- 100 miles Ojai, CA	The latest from the twisted mind of Chris Scott. A very tough run in the mountains behind Ojai, in Ventura County, California. Expect the unexpected! 100 km option; staggered start for the 100 miler.

Mar *	Greenway Trail -- 50 km Damascus, MD	A 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.

Mar *	MMT Training Run #3 -- 20 - 30 miles Massanutten Mts, VA	Massanutten Training Academy runs are put on by Tom Corris. Limited number of runners can be accomodated. Be sure you have a map and know what you are getting into. This one is goes from Moreland Gap to Rt 613.

Mar *	Northern Fairfax CCT Fatass -- 50 km Riverbend Park, VA	A run on the northern section of the Cross County Trail in Fairfax County.

Mar *	Old Pueblo -- 50 miles Sonoita, AZ	Loop course on forest service roads and trails through the southeastern part of the Santa Rita Mountains (part of the Arizona Trail). VHTRC club member Steve Burton is co-RD.

Mar *	Terrapin Mountain -- 50 km Sedalia, VA	Now the second race in the four race Lynchburg Ultra Series, and what was a "marathon" is now billed as a 50 km run. This event is put on by Clark Zealand. Half marathon option is also available.
	April
Apr 24	Promise Land -- 50 km Bedford, VA	Beautiful trail in the Blue Ridge. Third and probably best event in the Lynchburg Ultra Series. 10th year of the race in 2010.

Apr *	American River -- 50 miles Sacremento, CA	A very popular West Coast 50 Miler.

Apr *	Bull Run Run -- 50 miles Clifton, VA	Our premier event.

Apr *	Chocolate Bunny -- 50 km Massanutten Mountains, VA	A low-key, night run of the night-time portions of the MMT course.

Apr *	David Klinghard Memorial -- 5 km Mason Neck, VA	A 5k run on a trail laid out by Gary Knipling.

Apr *	Foxcatcher -- 50 km Elkton, MD	The Foxcatcher 50K will coincide with an equestrian endurance ride of 50 miles. Runners will set out on their 50K about an hour+ after the riders. Single track, gravel road, cart path.

Apr *	RunAmuck Mud Run -- 5 km Rockville, MD	A muddy trail race in Rock Creek Park.

Apr *	Trail Triple Crown -- Marathon Newark, DE	Another Trail Dawg event. Also a half marathon, 10k, and 5k. Runs take place in White Clay Creek State Park. You can run three races in one morning.

Apr *	Virginia Run for Cancer -- 24 hours Hampton, VA	A 24 hour run that is on a 3.75 mile dirt trail. You can apply miles from another event you ran that day. A double with BRR?
	May
May 1	Miwok -- 100 km Sausalito, CA	A trail run in the beauty of Marin County, north of San Francisco.

May 8	Capon Valley -- 50 km Yellow Spring, WV	A 50 km with a great reputation. RD is not the VHTRC Robin Kane.

May *	A Trail Work Party -- Not a Run Massanutten Mountains, VA	Come work on trails in Massanutten Mts. at the VHTRC's annual work party. Have fun and do good at the same time.

May *	CAT-100 -- 100 miles Gambrill State Park, MD	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)."

May *	EX2 Off-Road Half Marathon -- 13.1 miles Prince William Forest Park, VA	A trail half marathon. Other trail runs are on the Web site.

May *	HUMP Run -- 50 km ++ Newark, DE	Join the Trail Dawgs on Memorial Day weekend for this fun 31+ mile trail run around the perimeter of the White Clay Creek State Park and Middle Run Natural Area in Delaware and Pennsylvania.

May *	Massanutten Mt. Trails -- 100 miles Front Royal, VA	The 15th running of rugged, demanding trails in the Massanutten Mountains. Excellent course markings and aid stations. Many rocks.

May *	Stateline Woods -- 9 km Kennett Township, PA	New two loop trail race near the Delaware border in Pennsylvania.

May *	SweetH20 -- 50 km Lithia Springs, GA	50 km with a half marathon option in the Sweetwater Creek State Park.

May *	The Skyline Challenge -- 50 miles Front Royal, VA	Series of three races in the Front Royal area: Country Road Half Marathon, Skyline Challenge Ultra 50k, and Adrenaline Addiction 50 Miler.

May *	Twenty-four Hour Adventure Trail Run -- 24 hours Prince William Forest, VA	A 24 hour run on trails in Prince William Forest National Park.
	June
Jun 5	Old Dominion -- 100 miles Woodstock, VA	The Old Dominion is the second oldest 100 miler. The course is a mix of road and trail.

Jun *	Anstr Run und Fest -- Distance not Far Arlington, VA	A run and party thrown by Anstr for VHTRC members and volunteers. Generally held on the traditional Western States date at the end of June.

Jun *	Bighorn Trail -- 100 miles Dayton, WY	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.

Jun *	Highlands Sky -- 40 miles Davis, WV	A tough, slow, and beautiful run, on a course that is unique for this area.

Jun *	Kettle Moraine -- 100 miles LaGrange, WI	There is also a 100 km.

Jun *	Laurel Highlands -- 70 miles Ohiopyle, PA	One of the purest trail runs around. Tough and historic. There is also a 50K option.

Jun *	Mason-Dixon Trail Longest Day 100K Challenge -- 100 km Susquehanna Park, MD	A low key run on the longest day of the year. Read Jaret's report from 2007.

Jun *	Mohican -- 100 miles Loudonville, OH	Traditional trail run in Ohio. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Jun *	San Diego -- 100 miles San Diego County, CA	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.

Jun *	Western States -- 100 miles Squaw Valley, CA	The first trail 100 miler has a beautiful course, great aid stations, and a field selected by lot rather than merit.
* Date not yet confirmed.