Bel Monte Endurance Races

Stuarts Draft, United States • 14 Mar 2026

The Bel Monte Endurance Races, held in Lyndhurst, Virginia, offer challenging trail runs through the scenic George Washington National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This spring mountain ultra features three distances: a 50-mile, 50K, and 25K race. The courses are predominantly single-track trails and mountain roads, with significant elevation gains—8,500 feet for the 50-mile, 5,100 feet for the 50K, and 2,100 feet for the 25K. Known for its beautiful terrain and fun atmosphere, the event is a premier endurance race in the eastern U.S. Note that race 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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