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Troublesome Hollow 50K

Bristol, United States • 25-26 Apr 2026

Event overview

Troublesome Hollow is a trail running event held April 25-26, 2026 in Bristol, Virginia (7720 Rich Valley). The event offers three distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 3-mile walk

The event is part of the From Start to Heart series and uses professional chip timing provided by ZEN ARCADE TIMING, which supplies real-time tracking, lap counting, and split displays.

Course and logistics

The course runs along riverside trails with swinging bridges and trestles. The route is described as mostly flat and fast along the river with one short climb to a fire tower before returning to the finish. There are five aid stations on course. The event is cupless; participants must carry a reusable cup (foam or collapsible for hot liquids, and a reusable cup for other drinks).

Lodging options listed by the organizer include an Econo Lodge and Sessions Hotel near the start/finish area.

Accessibility and policies

Athletes with disabilities (AWD) may enter if they can run the course. Tethers are permitted for visually impaired athletes. Leg prosthetics are allowed. Crutches, braces, or poles may be used with race director approval. The course is not suitable for athletes in wheelchairs. AWD entrants must be able to finish within the stated event cutoff. The organizer’s refund policy does not allow refunds, deferrals, or transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee Bristol

Race information

Website Registration
50 km
50k Adventure
25 km
25k
3 mi
3-Mile Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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