Holiday Lake 50K
Appomattox, United States • 14 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Holiday Lake event in Appomattox, Virginia, offers trail races at multiple distances. Distances include:
- 50K
- 25K
- 10K
The race uses the Holiday Lake 4H Educational Center as the start and finish location. The 50K is part of the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Rabbit apparel is listed as an event sponsor; 25K and 50K runners receive custom BOCO items at check-in and a long-sleeve Rabbit "EZ-Tee" at the finish.
Course, aid, and facilities
The course is a single or double loop that circles Holiday Lake and uses country roads and trails. The 10K largely follows single-track trails. Total elevation gain for the longer distances is over 2,000 feet. Aid stations are located at approximately every 4 miles. Awards are presented to all finishers with times under eight hours.
The Holiday Lake 4H camp offers lodging and race-day facilities. Heated bunkhouses hold up to 90 people with bunks available for $25. There are 12 unheated cabins with 4-6 bunks each for $5 per person; these cabins have electric but are otherwise rustic. Tent and car camping is available for $5. A Friday pre-race briefing and pizza are provided, and a post-race lunch is offered. Organized training runs are scheduled; most training runs use the loop (about 16 miles) and include water and snacks at mile 8. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.