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Froggy Mountain 100

Name: Froggy Mountain 100
Start: 2026-06-19
End: 2026-06-19
Location: Galax

Galax, United States • 19 Jun 2026

Froggy Mountain 100, Galax VA

Froggy Mountain 100 is scheduled for June 19, 2026 in Galax, Virginia and is organized by Froggy Mountain Adventures. The event takes place on private property near 166 Old Quaker Rd and offers both 50 mile and 100 mile distances.

100 mile
50 mile

Both races use a one mile loop course with approximately 500 feet of vertical gain per loop. Aid is available at the start/finish area on every loop, and hot food is served throughout the event. The event enforces a 60 hour cutoff.

Onsite amenities include portable toilets, a hot outdoor shower, and limited tent and car camping options. Leashed pets are allowed. Buckles are presented to all finishers; entrants who register by May 13 are guaranteed a finisher buckle on race day, and later registrants will have buckles mailed after the race. Registration closes June 18. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Galax

Race information

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100 mi

Froggy Mountain 100

50 mi

Froggy Mountain 50

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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