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Holiday Lake 50K

Appomattox, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event overview

Holiday Lake 10K, 25K and 50K takes place on February 14, 2026, in Appomattox, Virginia. The event is organized by Endurance Events. The venue address is 1267 4-H Camp Road, Appomattox, VA.

Distances offered:

  • 10K
  • 25K
  • 50K

Course and history

The course is a loop circling Holiday Lake and uses country roads and trails. Organizers note that weather on race day has varied widely, from sunny conditions to cold with up to a foot of snow. The 50K is the first event in the Lynchburg Ultra Series.

The event began in 1996 and has grown from 71 participants in its first year to over 300 runners in recent years. After 25 years under its original director, the race director role was passed to new organizers. The organizing group states a mission to create a memorable event and to provide opportunities for goal realization, competition, and community for runners with different experience levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Appomattox

Race information

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