The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run

Abingdon, United States • 9 Oct 2026

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is an annual 100 mile trail race held on the Virginia Creeper Trail near Abingdon, Virginia. The course is USATF certified (VA19003MS) and follows a rails-to-trails route designated as National Scenic.

The course layout includes multiple crew-friendly access points and several aid stations. Organizers note that aid stations are well stocked and that the trail features terrain suited to steady pacing and strong finishes. The event is described as accessible for runners targeting a first 100 mile finish or a fast time.

Race timing is provided by Zen Arcade Timing, which supplies chip timing, real-time tracking, live lap counting, and split displays.

Qualification requirements for entry include completion of 50 miles on foot within 12 months of the race date, or completion of 100 miles within the last two years, or registration for a qualifying 50 mile or 24-hour event in the runner’s 2025 race calendar.

The event is part of the From Start to Heart series of Appalachian ultras. Series registration is limited and covers multiple races. Registration for this edition opens January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM EST and closes June 5 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Mile
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