The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run

The Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run is the tenth annual running of a USATF certified 100 mile trail race (VA19003MS) held in Abingdon, Virginia on October 9, 2026. The course follows sections of the Virginia Creeper rail to trail and uses The Meadows at 78 Cook Street as the event base for start and finish operations. The race is an official Western States qualifier and is part of the From Start to Heart series of Appalachian ultras.

Organizers adjusted the 2026 course because a trestle on Straight Branch remained unrepaired; the route includes a short out-and-back through Damascus on the first pass to reach the 100 mile distance, which runners will only do once. Crew access points and multiple aid stations are available along the route, and live runner tracking is provided for the event.

Entry requires recent endurance experience: completion of 50 miles on foot within 12 months, or 100 miles within the last two years, or registration for a qualifying 50-mile or 24-hour event. Race registration opens January 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.

The race enforces mandatory equipment and race policies. Mandatory items include a reusable cup, at least 300 calories of food, 16 oz of hydration capacity, a headlamp, a light jacket for overnight sections, and a collapsible cup for warm food. Pacers are permitted beginning at mile 52, with earlier pacing (mile 36) allowed for runners aged 65 and older. The event is cupless at aid stations and provides a range of food and drink options including water, sports drinks, soups, fruit, and hot items such as hamburgers and pierogi. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.