Mountain Masochist Trail Run 50 Miler
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About the race
The Mountain Masochist Trail Run takes place on November 7, 2026 in Montebello, VA. The event offers multiple ultramarathon distances and uses trails and forest roads in the Blue Ridge area.
Distances
- 100K
- 50 Miler
- 50K
The course begins and ends at Montebello Campground and largely follows the historical MMTR route run in reverse toward the Mount Pleasant Loop. Runners use a mix of older and newer trails, then travel south across dirt and gravel roads inside the National Forest. Recent course changes increase single track and mountain trail mileage and reduce time on gravel roads.
Near Mount Pleasant the route follows the Old Hotel Trail and old jeep roads toward Long Mountain Wayside. After the Long Mountain aid station the second half includes dirt and old logging roads plus several miles of single track. The final aid station is at Porters Ridge, after which the course descends about 3.5 miles toward the finish on Route 56 and back to Montebello Campground. The route traverses Blue Ridge areas that typically show peak fall foliage.
Topographic reference: National Geographic Map number 789 for the Lexington Blue Ridge Mountains. Site specific camping reservations are available through the event registration system, and cabin rentals are handled by the Montebello Campground. A training run and trail work days are scheduled in October. A pre race briefing is held in Montebello and a post race meal is provided for finishers. Registration closes on Wed, Nov 4 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
