Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Bel Monte Endurance Races

Name: Bel Monte Endurance Races
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-14
Location: Stuarts Draft

Stuarts Draft, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Bel Monte Endurance Runs take place on trails in the George Washington National Forest within Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The course uses a mix of single-track trails and mountain roads.

Course Details

The event offers three distances:

50 Miler: 50 miles with 8,500 feet of elevation gain.
50K: 50 kilometers with 5,100 feet of elevation gain.
25K: 25 kilometers with 2,100 feet of elevation gain.

The start line is at 348 Lake Road in Lyndhurst, Virginia.

Additional Information

Registration for the event is non-refundable and non-deferrable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Stuarts Draft

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Aug 1

Jarmans Invitational Marathon

Crozet

29 mi

30 mi

A early August, 29.0 mile lap event near Crozet, Virginia featuring five repeats of a steep 2.9 mile gravel climb with about 7,610 feet of elevation change. Limited field, variable aid station staffing, and shuttle parking.

Saturday Aug 8

Martha Moats Baker

Mount Solon

50 km

39 mi

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

Sunday Aug 30

The Orchard Dash 10k

North Garden

5 km

10 km

A 5k and 10k cross-country run at Albemarle CiderWorks on August 30, 2026, with virtual participation options. The course is new for 2025 and cider will be available after the event.

Thursday Sep 17

Grindstone Running Festival by Utmb

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.