Bel Monte Endurance Races

Stuarts Draft, United States • 14 Mar 2026

Event

The Bel Monte Endurance Races are held in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Lyndhurst, Virginia, in the George Washington National Forest. The event is organized by Bad to the Bone Sports and offers limited entries. The race weekend is scheduled in March 2026 and takes place at Shenandoah Acres, with cabins, camping and RV parking available at the start/finish location. All three races are UTMB qualifiers.

Course and race details

The event includes the following trail races:

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

The courses are out-and-back routes run almost entirely on trails and mountain roads within the national forest. Terrain is primarily single-track with additional jeep and gravel road sections and a small portion of pavement. The longest climb on the 50 mile and 25K courses is about 5.5 miles. Aid stations are described as well-stocked with single-serve items; there are no communal food bowls. 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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