Bel Monte Endurance Races

Stuarts Draft, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Bel Monte Endurance Races take place in Lyndhurst, Virginia, amid the George Washington National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event offers three distances: 50 miles, 50 kilometers, and 25 kilometers. Runners tackle a predominantly rugged course consisting of 95% single-track trails and mountain roads, with substantial elevation gain: about 8,500 feet for the 50-mile, 5,100 feet for the 50K, and 2,100 feet for the 25K. The description promises some of the most beautiful trails and the most fun you’ll have in a spring mountain ultra, positioning it as a premier eastern endurance challenge. Note: entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
8500 m+
50 Miler
50 km
5100 m+
50k
25 km
2100 m+
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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