Virginia Trail Running Festival

Fries, United States • 11-12 Oct 2025

The Virginia Trail Running Festival takes place in Max Meadows, Virginia, on October 11-12, 2025. The event features multiple race options, including a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, and a 100-mile relay. Participants will experience challenging courses with significant elevation gains—up to 1,500 feet for the 100-mile race—and are given specific cutoff times to complete their races. The festival encourages adventure and outdoor endurance sports, offering detailed maps, aid station information, and resources for runners, volunteers, and crew members. It is a celebration of trail running and outdoor adventure in a scenic setting. 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
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