Vol State
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Vol State 314
The Vol State is a 500 km point-to-point road race that takes participants on a journey from Missouri to Georgia. The event begins with a ferry crossing of the Mississippi River, moving from Missouri to Kentucky, and continues through Tennessee before finishing at "the Rock" on Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. The course follows a variety of highways and backroads, crossing over hills, rivers, and mountains.
The event is characterized by its self-reliant nature. There are no aid stations or volunteers along the route. Participants are responsible for managing their own basic needs, including food, water, and sleep, for the duration of the journey, which typically lasts between three and ten days. Pacers and crew vehicles are not permitted.
Participants can choose between two entry options. One option includes a seat on a bus to the start, a parking spot at the finish line, and a double-occupancy hotel room the night before the event. The alternative option is for those providing their own transportation and pre-race accommodations. All entrants receive a final meal before the start.
Safety protocols require all runners to check in by phone or text twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evening, to report their location. If a participant decides to withdraw from the event, transportation to the finish line car park is provided.
The event offers two registration categories: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 500 km Bus + Hotel
- 500 km Only
