Bel Monte Endurance Races

Stuarts Draft, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Bel Monte Endurance Races take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Lyndhurst, Virginia (348 Lake Rd) within the George Washington National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The event offers the following distances:

  • 50 Miler - 8,500 ft gain
  • 50K - 5,100 ft gain
  • 25K - 2,100 ft gain

Course and entry

The course surface is reported as 95% single-track trails and mountain roads. The race information states that entries are non-refundable and non-deferrable; by registering, participants agree to that policy. Registration closes on Friday, March 13 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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