Bull Run Run 50 Miler
Clifton, United States • 4 Apr 2026
Trail Running in Virginia
The Bull Run Run 50 Miler is a long-standing trail running event held in Clifton, Virginia. The race takes place at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park and follows the Bull Run Occoquan Trail. The course traverses forested, rolling terrain and is known for the blooming bluebells seen throughout the landscape during the spring season.
The event offers the following distance:
- 50 miles
As one of the oldest races of its distance in the United States, the event features a 13-hour time limit. The route marks a historic area used during the first battle of the Civil War in July 1861. Participants can expect a course that consists of dirt trails through woodland areas.
The race is Trail Sisters approved, which ensures specific standards such as equal podiums and awards, as well as the availability of menstrual products at aid stations. The event also includes a team competition category for interested participants. Resources for the event include on-site runner and crew parking, and the organization provides specific instructions for support crews. A high water course variant is also established as a contingency for the route. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.