Troublesome Hollow 50K

APR
10-11
2027
Trail races in Bristol, Virginia offering 50K and 25K routes with riverside trails, swinging bridges, aid stations, and chip timing by Zen Arcade Timing.
10-11 Apr 2027
50 kilometers 25 kilometers

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Troublesome Hollow 50K and 25K

Troublesome Hollow offers trail races in Bristol, Virginia on April 10-11, 2027, organized by Yeti Trail Runners. The event lists two main distances:

  • 50K mountain course around riverside trails and a fire tower
  • 25K Mendota to Benhams section with double swinging bridge crossings

The courses run through Southwest Virginia terrain with flat riverside sections, iconic swinging bridges and trestles, and one short climb to a fire tower. Aid stations are provided along the routes. The 25K route highlights the Mendota to Benhams section and includes two crossings of a named swinging bridge.

Packet pick-up for the 50K is scheduled at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol on the day before the race. Packet pick-up for the 25K is available on race morning. Lodging options are listed near the race start and in downtown Bristol.

Chip timing and event timing services are provided by Zen Arcade Timing, which offers chip timing, real-time tracking, and live splits for participants. Registration opens November 1, 2026. The listed race address for the start location is 7720 Rich Valley, Bristol, VA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k Mountain Magic
25 km
25k Mountain Holler

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