Virginia Trail Running Festival

Fries, United States • 11-12 Oct 2025

Virginia Trail Running Festival takes place in Max Meadows, Virginia, on October 11-12, 2025. The event offers three distances: a 100-mile solo, a 100-mile relay, and a 50-mile race. The 100-mile course features about 1,500 feet of gain and a 32-hour time limit, while the 50-mile race has roughly 750 feet of gain and a 17-hour cutoff.

Organizers provide maps, aid station breakdowns, and cutoff details for each distance, plus a runner handbook with rules and FAQs. There are volunteer opportunities and crew/pacer resources. The event emphasizes trail running endurance in a rugged mountain setting, welcoming athletes of all levels. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
1500 m+
100 Mile
100 mi
1500 m+
100 Mile Relay
50 mi
750 m+
50 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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