Dogwood Ultra Marathons

Dogwood Ultra Marathons at Twin Lakes State Park

The event offers multiple loop-based race options held at Twin Lakes State Park in Green Bay, Virginia. Distances and formats include:

• 10 Mile
• 12-Hour solo or relay
• 24-Hour solo or relay
• 48-Hour solo or relay
• 72-Hour solo or relay

The course is a loop of 3.42 miles. Each loop has rolling hills with about 400 feet of elevation gain and two stream crossings. Runners will pass the start/finish frequently and will see water views along the route. The single aid station at the start/finish provides hot food on a rotating basis, typical ultra foods, water, Tailwind and pop. Runners may set up a personal aid area near the start/finish instead of using drop bags. Primitive camping is available at the start line; the park also has cabins and a campground.

The event is chip timed. Relay teams may include same-gender or mixed-gender members, with team sizes up to four members for most relays and up to six for the 48-hour relay. Pacers are permitted under event-specific rules and runners over 60 may have pacers at any time. There is no partial-lap credit; a full loop is required for each counted lap.

A Parent Loop option allows a family member to complete one loop; that option includes a shirt and a handmade finisher award and is hand timed. Awards include top-three male and female stained glass for each distance and handmade pottery for all finishers. Discounts are offered for certain service professionals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.