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Promise Land 50k+

Bedford, United States • 25 Apr 2026

Hellgate 100K++

Hellgate 100K++ is a trail race named on the event page for December 13, 2025, held in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. The event distance is 66.6 miles. The course runs through the wintery Blue Ridge Mountains.

Course and location

The race starts at the northern terminus of the Glenwood Horse Trail at the Big Hellgate Parking lot next to Big Hellgate Creek. The route is run on trails in the Blue Ridge mountains and takes place in winter conditions.

Qualification for Western States

This event is a qualifying race for the 2027 Western States 100. Runners who complete the Hellgate race within 18 hours qualify to enter the December 7, 2026 lottery for the 2027 Western States 100. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Bedford

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