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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March 20 (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. The 2010 race is full.
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March 27 (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. Restricted to Massanutten 100 Mile entrants, with sign up beginning on February 28.
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March 27 (Saturday) Bel Monte Endurance Run 50 miles Sherando Lake, VA Web site |
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.
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March 27 (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 3 (Saturday) Chocolate Bunny 26.2 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA Web site |
A low-key, night run of the "night-time" portions of the MMT course. New course this year since MMT course will be shifting in 2010.
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April 3 (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 10 (Saturday) Bull Run Run 50 miles Clifton, VA Web site |
The VHTRC's premier event. Entry is now open, with lottery in early February.
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April 17 (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 this year the two races are not on the same weekend.
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April 24 (Saturday) Promise Land 50 km Bedford, VA Web site |
Beautiful trail in the Blue Ridge. Third and probably best event in the Lynchburg Ultra Series. 10th year of the race in 2010.
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April 24 (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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May 1 (Saturday) MMT Trail Work Party Not a run Massanutten Mountains, VA Web site |
Come work on the trails in the Massanutten Mountains to prepare for the upcoming MMT 100 miler. Have fun and do your part to maintain the trails we all love to run at the same time.
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May 1 (Saturday) 24 Hour Adventure Trail Run 24 hours Prince William Forest, VA Web site |
This event is run on the trails in Prince William National Park.
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May 1 (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 8 (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 8 (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)."
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May 15 (Saturday) Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 miles Front Royal, VA Web site |
2010 will see the 15th running of this rugged, demanding race on the rocky trails in the Massanutten Mountains around Fort Valley. New host site this year, but the run will still cover most of the familiar MMT trail sections.
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May 22 (Saturday) HUMP Run 50 km + Newark, DE Web site |
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.
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June 5 (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 5 (Saturday) Kettle Moraine 100 miles LaGrange, WI Web site |
There is also a 100 km.
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June 12 (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 12 (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 18 (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 19 (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 19 (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 19 (Saturday) Mohican 100 miles Loudonville, OH Web site |
Traditional trail run in Ohio. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2010.
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June 26 (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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July 3 (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.
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July 9 (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 10 (Saturday) The Skyline Challenge 50 km Gore, VA Web site |
New location for this race that debuted in 2009. This year the 50 km challenge will be run on the Tuscarora Trail in the area around Gore.
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July 10 (Saturday) Rattlesnake Trail 50 km Charleston, WV Web site |
Lots of climbing on this course in the Kanawha State Forest outside of Charleston.
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July 12 (Monday) Badwater 135 miles Lone Pine, CA Web site |
Death Valley to Mt. Whitney in temperatures up to 130 degrees. What could be more fun?
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July 17 (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 24 (Saturday) Running with the Devil 12 hours Vernon, NJ Web site |
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.
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July 31 (Saturday) Burning River 100 miles Cuyahoga Valley, OH Web site |
This event in northeast Ohio is brought to you be Joe Jurczyk.
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July 31 (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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August 14 (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 21 (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 27 (Friday) Cheat Mt Moonshine Madness 50 miles Beverly, WV Web site |
Combination of roads and tough trails, and the 9 pm start on Friday makes this a must do for those looking for night training.
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August 28 (Saturday) Angeles Crest 100 miles Wrightwood, CA Web site |
Tough, beautiful trail within a stone's throw of Los Angeles.
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August 28 (Saturday) Cascade Crest 100 miles Easton, WA Web site |
A popular and scenic 100 miler in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
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September 3 (Friday) Wasatch 100 miles Kaysville, UT Web site |
At one time, before Hardrock, Wasatch was thought to the be hardest 100 miler. The last event in the Grand Slam is challenging and beautiful.
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September 4 (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 2010 event will be available on the VHTRC website after July 12.
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September 4 (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 now under the direction of Kevin Townsend.
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September 10 (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 11 (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. Entry opens in late June.
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September 11 (Saturday) Groundhog Fall 50 km Punxsutawney, PA Web site |
Punxsutawney is a beautiful place to run in September.
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September 11 (Saturday) Susquehanna Super Hike & Ultra Trail Run 28.4 miles Pequea, PA Web site |
The course for the SSH & UTR follows the Mason Dixon and Conestoga Trails in York and Lancaster counties.
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September 12 (Sunday) Stumpy's Marathon 26 miles Newark, DE Web site |
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..."
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September 18 (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 18 (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. Ring Master Bob Combs is the RD. There is a 25 km option in addition to the 50 km.
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September 18 (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 in addition to the 100 mile race.
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September 18 (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 25 (Saturday) Big Schloss 50 km + Wardensville, WV Web site |
A challenging, low-key race that is closer to 34 miles. A no fee, no frills, no whiners event. Refreshments and brats provided at the popular post-race feast. Put on by Amy and Steve Platt.
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September 25 (Saturday) Noble Canyon 50 km Pine Valley, CA Web site |
This event is put on by former BRR RD, Scott Mills, and his San Diego cohorts. This run is in the mountains around San Diego.
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September 25 (Saturday) Great Eastern Endurance Run 100 km Afton, VA Web site |
A run in the Blue Ridge Mountains south of the Shenandoah National Park. There is also a 50 km.
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September 25 (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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October 1 (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 2 (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."
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October 3 (Sunday) Blues Cruise 50 km Reading, PA Web site |
Race 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." The trail was once described by a VHTRC runner as "benign."
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October 9 (Saturday) Andiamo 45.5 miles Purcellville, VA Web site |
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.
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October 9 (Saturday) The Wild Oak Trail 100 miles Stokesville, VA Web site |
A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail 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 9 (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 16 (Saturday) SMUT Run 50 miles Luray, VA Web site |
The Southern Massanutten Ultra Trail (SMUT) Run in 2009 was a low-key, difficult 50-miler fatass race. Details on what SMUT will mean in 2010 will come out in the spring - stay tuned!
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October 16 (Saturday) 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 16 (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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October 16 (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 16 (Saturday) Oil Creek 100 miles Titusville, PA Web site |
This event has four distances and a relay; registration will open sometime during March for the 2010 event.
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October 23 (Saturday) Quad State Quad Buster 46 miles Pen Mar, PA Web site |
This annual favorite returns. You run in four states in one day. It's a long run and the days are shorter so you will have to move with dispatch to finish in daylight. RSVP is required - updated information will be posted on the website in the fall.
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November 6 (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.
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November 7 (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! Online entry through VHTRC website opens in early September for the 2010 event.
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November 20 (Saturday) JFK 50 miles Boonesboro, MD Web site |
The oldest and largest U.S. ultramarathon.
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November 20 (Saturday) Stone Mill 50 miles Poolesville, MD Web site |
New event starting and ending in and around the Seneca Greenway Trails.
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December 11 (Saturday) Hellgate 100 km Natural Bridge, VA Web site |
David Horton's 100k starts at midnight, is tough, cold, and icy. You will love it!
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January 1 (Saturday) Redeye 50 km Triangle, VA Web site |
Start out the new year with some cold miles at Prince William Forest Park.
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January 8 (Saturday) Salem Lake Shore Frosty Fifty 50 km Winston-Salem, NC Web site |
Double out-and-back around Salem Lake, primarily on dirt double-track. Flat and fast.
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January 15 (Saturday) MLK Training Weekend 29.4 and 26.7 miles Massanutten Mountains, VA Web site |
Doubling up on this holiday weekend has become a VHTRC tradition, and the start of the winter's Massanutten Training Academy. Tom Corris is in charge of Saturday's MMT training run #1 from Elizabeth Furnace to Camp Roosevelt (29.4 miles). Quatro Hubbard and Mike Bur will organize Sunday's run, which will be the "Gap to Gap" portion of the MMT course (26.7 miles). Entry will be through the VHTRC site in early January 2011.
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February 26 (Saturday) Hashawha Hills 50 km Westminster, MD Web site |
In 2011, 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; in 2010, it was canceled due to Snowmaggedon. 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 26 (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, and the Snowmaggedon version of this event in 2010 confirmed how crazy this mid-winter run in the Massanuttens is. 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." Registration will open up on the VHTRC website on January 24, 2011.
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