Troublesome Hollow 50K
Bristol, United States • 25-26 Apr 2026
Event overview
Troublesome Hollow is a trail race organized by Yeti Trail Runners in Bristol, Virginia. The event is scheduled for late April and takes place at 7720 Rich Valley, Bristol, VA. Distances offered include:
- 50K
- 25K
- 3-mile walk
Zen Arcade Timing provides professional chip timing and live lap counting for the event. Registration opens in November 2025.
Course, logistics and policies
The course runs along the river with flat, fast sections, swinging bridges, trestles, and a single hill that leads to a fire tower. The 25K route includes the Benhams to Mendota section with double crossings of a swinging bridge. Five aid stations are available on course. The event is cupless; each participant must carry a reusable cup for drinks and hot liquids.
Packet pickup is provided for the 50K at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and for the 25K at the race start/finish on race morning. Lodging options are listed near the start area. The organizer accepts each entrant’s declared gender for registration and provides entry accommodations for athletes with disabilities; tethers, leg prosthetics, and approved braces or poles may be used. Wheelchairs are not suitable for this trail course. The event does not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.