Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra

Rocky Mount, United States • 7-8 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra takes place March 7-8, 2026 in Rocky Mount, Virginia. The event offers multiple entry options, including a solo 24-hour category and 2-, 3- or 4-person relay teams. The solo entry fee is listed as $110 and the relay fee as $75. The race is held on a loop format where participants complete repeated laps over the event period.

Course and location

The race is held at Waid Park in Franklin County, just outside the Town of Rocky Mount. The course is a mostly flat loop of 1.178 miles on a crushed-cinder path. The loop passes along the Pigg River and around athletic fields at the park. The course is USATF certified (VA17001BDS).

Facilities and awards

Overnight camping is available for participants the night before the event. An on-course aid station will be stocked with food, drinks, and supplies, and participants may set up personal aid stations. A medal is awarded to participants who complete more than 26.2 miles, and participants who reach 100 miles receive a belt buckle. Additional awards include top male and female overall (longest distance) and recognitions for the most laps during designated portions of the race. The event is Trail Sisters approved and follows the program’s standards for podiums, apparel, menstrual products, and pregnancy and postpartum policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Lap Distance (1.178 Miles)
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