Troublesome Hollow 50K
Bristol, United States • 25-26 Apr 2026
Troublesome Hollow 50K, 25K, and 3‑Mile Walk : Bristol, Virginia
This event offers three distances in Bristol, Virginia, set along a river corridor near the Birthplace of Country Music. The course runs mostly flat and fast along the river, includes swinging bridges and trestles, and features one short climb up to a country fire tower before returning to the finish.
Distances:
- 50K
- 25K
- 3 mile walk
Timing and tracking are handled by ZEN ARCADE TIMING, providing lap tracking and real-time updates for participants. The course includes five aid stations with typical aid station fare available. The event operates as a cupless race; participants are required to carry a reusable cup. Organizers note they were the first race on the East Coast to adopt a cupless format.
Packet pickup is organized separately for the 50K and the shorter events; the 50K packet pickup is at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, while packet pickup for the 25K and the walk occurs at the start/finish location on race morning. Lodging options listed by the organizer include local host hotels.
The race is presented as a local trail event that highlights river scenery, a mix of bridges and trestles, and a short lookout at a fire tower in the Appalachian setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.