Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra

Rocky Mount, United States • 7-8 Mar 2026

Event Overview

The Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra is a timed running event held at Waid Park in Rocky Mount, Virginia. Participants can run for the full 24 hours, join a relay team, or choose to run during specific time segments within the event window.

Course Details

The course is a USATF certified 1.178-mile loop (VA17001BDS). It is mostly flat and has a non-paved surface made of cinders. The path winds through Waid Park along the Pigg River and around athletic fields. Chip timing is used.

Awards and Milestones

Awards are given for the longest distance covered over the 24-hour period. Special awards also recognize the most laps in the first four hours, from noon to midnight, and from midnight to 9 AM. All participants who complete over 26.2 miles receive a medal. Those achieving 100 miles or more earn a belt buckle.

Event Features

Overnight camping is available for participants before the race. Aid stations are provided, and runners can set up personal aid stations. The event is Trail Sisters approved, adhering to standards like equal podiums and women's specific apparel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
Full 24 Hours
1.178 Mile Loop
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