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Operation Arrowhead

Name: Operation Arrowhead
Start: 2026-06-27
End: 2026-06-27
Location: Union Hall

Union Hall, United States • 27 Jun 2026

Operation ARROWHEAD 2026

Operation ARROWHEAD 2026 takes place on June 27, 2026, in Sandy Level, Virginia. The stated venue is the Smith Mountain Cooperative Wildlife Management Area at 2999 Jasmine Rd, Sandy Level, VA 24161, USA.

The course is described as an out-and-back and as "straight as an arrow." The event distance is 10 miles with an elevation gain of 1,991 ft.

Three load options are offered: LIGHT, STANDARD, and HEAVY. The dry weights for those loads are 10, 25, and 50 pounds respectively. Ticket types use the same names as the load options.

Ticket pricing is shown as $85.00 plus $5.95 tax per ticket, for a total of $90.95. Multiple ticket options with that price are listed and were shown as available. Offers were posted with an availability date beginning September 2, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Union Hall

Race information

Registration

10 mi

10 Miles

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

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