Virginia 100 Mile
Max Meadows, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Virginia 100 and 50 mile
The event is organized by Run Bum Races in Max Meadows, VA, on the New River Trail, a 57 mile rails-to-trails path. The course runs alongside the New River, crosses the river several times on old train trestles, and passes Foster Falls. The trail surface is dirt and crushed gravel. Elevation change is minimal, with most of the route flat or at a 1% grade.
Race details
- 100 mile
- 50 mile
The 100 mile race has a 31 hour cutoff and lists 1,500 ft gain or less; the 50 mile race has a 14.5 hour cutoff. All races have individual aid station cutoffs. Aid stations are located about every 5-8 miles. Drop bags and substantial crew access are available. Finishers of the 100 mile receive a buckle. All registrants receive a pint glass and finishers awards are guaranteed for runners registered by Sept 1. Registration closes Oct 8 at 11:59 PM ET. Mandatory fees include a $5 per person donation to local rescue squads and a $7 park entrance fee per car per day, waived with an annual pass. In 2025 more than 30 runners completed the 100 mile in under 24 hours and the combined finish rate for the 50 and 100 mile races was about 95%. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.