Vol State
Sand Mountain, United States • 9-19 Jul 2026
Event overview
Vol-State is a timed ultradistance road race covering 314 miles from a ferry crossing of the Mississippi River to a finish at "the Rock" atop Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. The route follows highways and backroads through Tennessee in July, with no race-provided aid stations; entrants must be self-sufficient for food, water, rest, and navigation. Entrants are required to report their location by phone or text twice daily; failure to check in will trigger a search.
Distances
- 314 miles
- 500K Bus + Hotel
- 500K Only
Logistics and policies
Two registration options are offered: a lower-cost option without provided pre-race transportation or accommodations, and a higher-cost option that includes a parking spot at the finish from the day before until the entrant finishes, a guaranteed bus seat with lunch en route to Union City, a double-occupancy hotel bed in Union City the night before the race, and a bus ride from Union City to the ferry on race morning. Registration closes Tue, Jul 7 @ 11:59PM CT. Refunds follow a declining scale: 90% until Dec 24, then 80% January through March, 70% in April and May, and 50% in June; later refunds depend on replacing the entrant from the wait list. A wait list will be maintained and initial entrants were to be chosen late summer 2024. Runners may withdraw at any time and request race-provided transportation to the car park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.