Vol State

Vol State (314 miles) : Sand Mountain, GA

The event is a 314-mile road race that begins with a ferry crossing of the Mississippi River from Missouri to Kentucky and finishes at "the Rock" on Sand Mountain in northeast Georgia. Entrants travel on foot along highways and backroads, passing through small towns, hills, rivers and valleys while managing their own food, water and sleep needs.

There are no organized aid stations or pacers provided along the course. In 2025 crew vehicles are not allowed; companions may register and run alongside an entrant. Check-ins are required by phone or text twice daily at 0730 and 1930; failure to check in will prompt a search.

Two registration options are offered. The higher-cost option includes a parking spot at the finish from the day before the race until the entrant finishes or withdraws, a bus seat to Union City with lunch, 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. The lower-cost option assumes entrants provide their own transportation and pre-race accommodations.

A wait list is maintained and the initial field will be chosen late summer 2024. Refunds follow a declining scale: 90% through December 24, then 80% January–March, 70% April–May, and 50% in June. Entrants may withdraw at any time and request transport to the car park; transportation will be provided as soon as feasible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.