The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run
Abingdon, United States • 9 Oct 2026
Event overview
The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is a 100-mile trail ultramarathon held in Abingdon, Virginia. The race is part of the From Start to Heart series and is an official Western States qualifier. The course is USATF certified (VA19003MS) and follows a National Scenic Rails-to-Trails corridor in the Appalachian mountains. Registration for the 2026 edition opens January 1, 2026.
Course and logistics
The race start and finish are based at The Meadows, 78 Cook Street, Abingdon, VA. Organizers adjusted the 2026 course because a trestle on Straight Branch will not be accessible; the revised route adds a one-time out-and-back on the first pass through Damascus to reach the 100-mile distance. The course includes multiple crew-accessible locations and well-stocked aid stations with food and drinks such as chips, nuts, fruit, cookies, water, soft drinks, Gatorade, hot soups, and occasional hot meals.
Entry, rules and support
Qualification requires completion of 50 miles on foot within 12 months of the race or 100 miles within the last two years, or registration for a qualifying 50-mile or 24-hour event. Pacers are allowed from mile 52; runners aged 65 and older may have a pacer starting at mile 36. The race is cupless - runners must carry a reusable cup - and has mandatory gear requirements including a headlamp, light jacket for overnight, 16 oz hydration capacity, and at least 300 calories. The event enforces standard trail and safety rules and has a no-refund policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.