Promise Land 50k+

Bedford, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Event overview

Hellgate 100K++ is a trail ultramarathon of 66.6 miles held in the Blue Ridge mountains near Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. The race takes place on the second Saturday in December; the 2025 edition is listed as December 13, 2025. The course runs through winter conditions and is described as a night and winter trail event.

Course and qualification

The course begins at the northern terminus of the Glenwood Horse Trail at the Big Hellgate Parking lot next to Big Hellgate Creek. The race is a Western States 100 qualifying event for 2027. Runners who complete the course within 18 hours become eligible to enter the December 7, 2026 lottery for entry to the 2027 Western States 100. Sponsors and partners are listed for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
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