Holiday Lake 50K

Appomattox, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Holiday Lake race weekend in Appomattox, Virginia offers three distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 10K

The event takes place at the Holiday Lake 4H Educational Center, 1267 4-H Camp Road, Appomattox, VA. The 10K option was added in 2022. The 50K is part of the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Registration closes two days before the race.

Course and race logistics

The course is a single or double loop circling Holiday Lake and uses country roads and trails, including mostly single-track for the 10K. Total elevation gain for the 25K/50K exceeds 2,000 feet. Aid stations are located approximately every 4 miles. Runners start and finish at the 4H center. Organizers provide a Friday pre-race briefing with pizza and a post-race lunch. Lodging at the camp includes heated bunkhouses (capacity 90+, bunks $25), 12 unheated cabins with 4-6 bunks ($5 per person), and tent or car camping ($5). Training runs are scheduled at the camp with water and snacks provided at mile 8. Race apparel and finisher items are provided for 25K and 50K entrants, and awards are given to all finishers under eight hours. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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