Bel Monte Endurance Races

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.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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