Mountain Masochist Trail Run
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About the race
The Mountain Masochist Trail Run is an ultrarunning event in the Blue Ridge offering multiple distances over mountain trails and gravel roads near Montebello, Virginia.
Distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50K (~33 miles)
- 100K (roughly 64 miles)
All courses begin and end at the Montebello Campground and use the historical MMTR course run in reverse toward the Mount Pleasant Loop. Routes mix single track, old and new trails, dirt and gravel roads, old logging and jeep roads, and sections that pass a reservoir and cross Route 60. Changes to the course increase time on single track and mountain terrain and reduce time on gravel roads. Runners descend to the finish on Rt 56 toward Montebello Campground. The event area corresponds with National Geographic Map #789 (Lexington / Blue Ridge Mts.).
Aid stations are placed at roughly 1 to 9 mile intervals. The 50 Mile course lists ten fully stocked aid stations and the 100K lists fourteen; the 50K has multiple staffed stations as well. Drop bags are available at Long Mountain aid station and at the finish for the 50 Mile and 100K; runners are responsible for reclaiming their own bags. Crew access is limited; pacers are generally discouraged for the 50 Mile and are tolerated for the 100K with pickup on the second pass through Long Mountain. Pacers are not allowed for runners seeking a top-ten finish.
Cutoffs and awards are time-based: sub-13 hour finishers on the 50 Mile and 50K, and sub-17 hour finishers on the 100K, receive special finisher awards. Awards are presented at the finish and are not mailed. The 100K made its debut in 2024. Check-in at the start line is required for official entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
