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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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. Sign-up through the VHTRC website will open by the first week of May.
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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 15 (Sunday) Maryland HEAT Race 25 km Columbia, MD Web site |
Brand new 16 mile trail race in Patapsco State Park.
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July 21 (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 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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July 29 (Sunday) Escarpment 30 km Haines Falls, NY Web site |
Highly recommended and challenging race in the Northern Catskill Mountains, for experienced endurance runners only.
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August 4 (Saturday) Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50 km King George, VA Web site |
Out and back run on the Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail in the Caledon Natural Area near Fredericksburg.
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August 11 (Saturday) Women's Half Marathon Training Run 13 miles Triangle, VA Web site |
The first of two practice runs on the Women's Half Marathon course, with group leaders and varying training distances available. Open to anyone, including men, but entrants in the Women's Half are particularly urged to join us for this fun run.
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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 19 (Sunday) Women's Half Marathon Training Run 13 miles Clifton, VA Web site |
The second of two practice runs on the Women's Half Marathon course, with group leaders and varying training distances available. Open to anyone, including men, but entrants in the Women's Half are particularly urged to join us for this fun run, as are non-entrants who know the course.
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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) Oil Creek 100 miles Titusville, PA Web site |
This event has concurrent 50K, 100K and 100 mile solo races, registration for these races opens around mid-March.
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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) Quad State Quad Buster 46 miles Pen Mar, PA Web site |
You run in four states in one day. It's a long run over challenging trail and the days are shorter so you will have to move with dispatch to finish in daylight. RSVP is required; entry will open in mid September.
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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 27 (Saturday) Run Around The Gorge 40 miles Fayettville, WV Web site |
Two-day stage race in the New River gorge in West Virginia.
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October 27 (Saturday) Halloweeny Fat Ass 50 km Rohrersville, MD Web site |
Festive fun run, hosted by Sharon and Ted Lapkoff on trails in the Gathland State Park area. Just in time for Halloween; costumes optional but preferred.
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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! Online signup for the event will open in the fall - watch this spot and the website for updates.
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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 2 (Sunday) Bear Creek 10 miles Cumberland, VA Web site |
A fun out-and-back run on the Willis River Trail in Bear Creek State Park and Cumberland State Forest in central Virginia.
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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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January 25 (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.
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February 2 (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 9 (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 23 (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 for the 2013 run will open in late Jan 2013.
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February 23 (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. Entry will be through a lottery system beginning with the 2013 race.
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March 2 (Saturday) Seneca Creek - Greenway Trail 50 km Damascus, MD Web site |
A point-to-point run on the beautiful Greenway Trail in Montgomery County. "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 16 (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.
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April 27 (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 11 (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 18 (Saturday) Massanutten Mountain Trails 100 miles Luray, VA Web site |
The 19th 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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