Vol State

Vol State

Vol State is an ultramarathon routed across 314 miles of public roads from the Mississippi River ferry to "the Rock" atop Sand Mountain in northeast Georgia. The event runs through July and passes small towns, highways, backroads, hills, rivers, and valleys in Tennessee and Georgia. Runners are responsible for their own food, water, sleep, and navigation; there are no aid stations provided along the course and pacers are not part of the standard support.

Two registration formats are offered: a higher-cost option that includes logistics and a lower-cost option for those who provide their own transport and accommodations. The higher-cost package includes a parking spot at the finish from the day before the race until the entrant finishes, a guaranteed seat on a bus along the course to Union City with lunch provided, a double-occupancy hotel bed in Union City the night before the race, and a bus transfer from Union City to the ferry on race morning. Entrants who provide their own transport should select the "No bus ride or hotel pre-race" option.

Organizers state there will be no crew vehicles allowed. Entrants must check in by phone or text twice daily at 07:30 and 19:30; failure to check in will prompt a search. Refunds follow a declining schedule by date, and a wait list will be maintained to replace withdrawals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.