Holiday Lake 50K

Appomattox, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event details

The Holiday Lake trail event takes place on February 14, 2026 at the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center in Appomattox, Virginia. Distances offered:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 10K

The 25K and 50K are part of the Lynchburg Ultra Series. Registration closes on February 12, 2026. Awards are presented to all finishers under 8 hours.

Course and logistics

The course is a loop or double-loop circling Holiday Lake and uses country roads and trails; the 10K follows mostly single-track trails. The full course includes more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain and has aid stations approximately every 4 miles. Runners start and finish at the Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center.

Lodging options at the camp include heated bunkhouses with capacity for 90+ at $25 per bunk, 12 unheated cabins with 4-6 bunks at $5 per person, and tent/car camping for $5. A pre-race briefing with pizza is offered at the camp and a post-race lunch is provided. Two training runs are scheduled in January; water and snacks are provided at mile 8 during those runs. Sponsor apparel and finisher items are provided for 25K and 50K entrants, with additional apparel available for purchase. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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