Vol State
Sand Mountain, United States • 9-19 Jul 2026
Event details
The Vol-State is a point-to-point ultramarathon held July 9 - 19, 2026. The course covers 314 miles from a start that includes a ferry crossing of the Mississippi River (from Missouri to Kentucky) and finishes at "the Rock" on Sand Mountain in northeast Georgia. The route follows highways and backroads through Tennessee and includes hills, rivers, mountains and long valleys. The race takes place in July and organizers note hot, humid conditions in Tennessee.
There are no race-provided aid stations. Entrants must carry or obtain their own food, water and other supplies along the route and are responsible for their own navigation and basic needs.
Logistics and rules
Organizers offer two registration options: a lower-cost option without pre-race bus or hotel, and a higher-cost option that includes a parking spot at the finish, a bus ride along the course to Union City with lunch, a double-occupancy hotel room in Union City the night before the race, and a bus from Union City to the ferry on race morning.
Organizers state that crew vehicles are not allowed. All entrants must report their location by phone or text twice daily; failure to check in may prompt a search. Runners may withdraw at any time by calling for a ride to the car park; transportation will be provided as soon as feasible. The event uses a wait list and a tiered refund schedule based on withdrawal date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.