| Oct 11
| New River Trail 50K -- 50 km
Fries, VA
| A new event put on by Annette Bednosky. |
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| Oct 11
| The Wild Oak Trail -- 100 miles
Harrisonburg, VA
| A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail. Tough and very low key. "Semi-Invitational." This is the "Hot TWOT" since it is held during the warmer fall weather. |
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| Oct 11
| Tussey Mountainback -- 50 miles
State College, PA
| Dirt road and pavement but Jaret Seiberg speaks highly of its beauty. |
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Oct 19
| Potomac Heritage Trail Run -- 50 km
Washington, DC
| The event that proves that there are beautiful trails inside the Beltway. Note return to Sunday date. |
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| Oct *
| Joes Almost Annual B-Day Ride -- 50 miles
Front Royal, VA
| There will be no event in 2008. Watch for this event in 2009. This is primarily a bike ride, but there will be a run also. The run won't be 50 miles, but if you have to ask how far it will be, it is probably not for you. |
| November
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| Nov 1
| Mountain Masochists -- 50 miles
Lynchburg, VA
| Virginia's premier fall ultrarunning event is held for the first time without David in charge. A tough, "long" course in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. |
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| Nov 8
| Stone Cat Trail Races -- 50 mi and marathon
Ipswich, MA
| Put on by the G.A.C. and sponsored by a brewery. What is there not to like about that? Arguably, one of the best running weekends in the East. |
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| Nov 22
| JFK -- 50 miles
Boonesboro, MD
| The oldest and largest U.S. ultramarathon. |
| December
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| Dec 7
| OTHTC Ultras -- 50 and 30 km
Ridgecrest, CA
| You want to run with these folks. The Ridgecrest people are so crazy that they make Chris Scott look sane! |
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| Dec 13
| Magnus Gluteus Maximus -- 50 km
Clifton, VA
| The VHTRC's first event. A "real" fat ass event because it is near the holidays. No fee but a lot of fun. Come ring in the holidays with Furbutt and the VHTRC! Be sure to RSVP. |
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| Dec *
| Boyer’s Furnace 40 -- 40 miles
Fort Valley, VA
| A no-frills 40 miler circling Fort Valley including MMT miles as well as some road. Limited aid, but lots of fun. |
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| Dec *
| Hellgate 100 km -- 100 km
Natural Bridge Station, VA
| David Horton's 100k is back. It starts at midnight, is cold, and icy. You will love it! |
| January
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| Jan 17
| MLK Training Weekend -- 50 km and 26 miles
Massanutten Mountains, VA
| Doubling up on this holiday weekend has become a VHTRC tradition. This year Saturday will be a 25-30 mile course to be determined and Sunday will be the "Gap to Gap" MMT training run. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard will be organizing this. Details on the VHTRC listserv. |
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| Jan *
| Eagle Run -- 10 to 20 miles
Mason Neck, VA
| It's Eagle Run Sunday and we tour Mason Neck to see eagles and history with Gary Knipling as our guide. One of the defining events of the VHTRC. |
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| Jan *
| MMT Training Run #1 -- 20-30 miles
Massanutten Mts, VA
| MMT Training runs are put on by Tom Corris. Be sure you have a map and know what you are getting into. This one goes from Buzzard Rock to Camp Roosevelt. |
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| Jan *
| Moonlight Run -- 14 miles
Front Royal, VA
| A traditional VHTRC romp in the dark. Not for everyone. |
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| Jan *
| PHUNT Run -- 50 km
Fair Hill, MD
| Another Trail Dawgs fat ass event. |
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| Jan *
| Redeye -- 50 km
Triangle, VA
| Start out the new year with some cold miles. No fee, no wimps, no nothing. |
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| Jan *
| Swinging Bridge 50K+ -- 50 km
Cumberland, VA
| A low key run on the Willis River Trail. |
| February
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| Feb 21
| Reverse Ring -- 71 miles
Massanutten Mountains, VA
| Why anyone who has completed the Ring would want to do this is anyone's guess. Open to those in the Fellowship. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard will be organizing this. |
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| Feb *
| Black Mountain Marathon and the Mount Mitchell Challenge -- 26 and 40 miles
Black Mountain, NC
| A run to the top of Mount Mitchell, the highest mountain on the East Coast. |
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| Feb *
| Hashawha Hills Trail Run -- 50 km
Westminster, MD
| A new low key "fat ass" run put on by Alan and Pam Gowen. Alan's description of the course is, "The trails are single track, old woods road, and open fields. The course is very fast. There are no mountains, no rocks, and no roots, but there are a few small stream crossings and constant small hills with a couple of bigger ones thrown in just for fun." |
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| Feb *
| Holiday Lake -- 50 km
Appomattox, VA
| The first race in David Horton's Lynchburg Ultra Series. |
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| Feb *
| MMT Training Run #2 -- 20-30 miles
Massanutten Mts, VA
| MMT Training runs are put on by Tom Corris. Be sure you have a map and know what you are getting into. This one goes from Camp Roosevelt to Gap Creek to Powell's Fort. |
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| Feb *
| Rocky Raccoon -- 100 miles
Huntsville, TX
| Five 20 mile loops on a flat park trail. There is also a 50 miler. |
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| Feb *
| The Wild Oak Trail -- 100 miles
Harrisonburg, VA
| A run on the Wild Oak Recreational Trail. Tough and very low key. "Semi-Invitational." This is the "Real TWOT" since it is held during on the traditional winter date. |
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| Feb *
| Uwharrie Mountain Run -- 8, 20, 40 miles
Uwharrie National Forest, NC
| For more about this run, see Jaret Seiberg's report from 2003. |
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| Feb *
| VHTRC Awards Party -- Not a run
Vienna, VA
| A party for all VHTRC members to honor the winners of the 2007 VHTRC awards. You must RSVP to this party to come. |
| March
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| Mar 14
| Elizabeth’s Fat Ass -- 50 km
Massanutten Mountains, VA
| A low key 50 km in the Elizabeth Furnace area of the Massanutten Mountains. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are in charge. |
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| Mar *
| Backyard Burn -- 5 and 10 miles
Prince William Forest Park, VA
| There are three other events in this series. Consult the event Web site. |
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| Mar *
| Buzzards A.C. Marathon -- 26 miles
Harrisburg, PA
| A very low key, tough, rocky run in Pennsylvania. A production of Harry Smith and the Buzzards. This run is not for the uninitiated. |
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| Mar *
| Chocolate Bunny -- 50 km
Massanutten Mountains, VA
| A low key, night run of the nighttime portions of the MMT course. |
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| Mar *
| Coyote Two Moons -- 100 miles and 100 km
Ojai, CA
| The latest from the twisted mind of Chris Scott. A very tough run in the mountains behind Ojai, in Ventura County, California. Expect the unexpected! A new event, but Chris knows how to plan stuff. |
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| Mar *
| Greenway Trail -- Marathon and 50 km
Damascus, MD
| A run on the beautiful Greenway Trail in Montgomery County put on by Ed Schultze and the Montgomery County Road Runners. |
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| Mar *
| Hinte Anderson Trail Run - HAT -- 50 km
Susquehanna State Park, MD
| A late winter tradition. A beautiful trail loop that you do twice. A great first ultra. |
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| Mar *
| MMT Training Run #3 -- 20 - 30 miles
Massanutten Mts, VA
| MMT Training runs are put on by Tom Corris. Be sure you have a map and know what you are getting into. This one is put on by Brian McNiell and goes from Moreland Gap to 613. |
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| Mar *
| Mississippi Trail Run -- 50 miles
Laurel, MS
| There are also 50 and 20 km races. |
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| Mar *
| Northern Fairfax CCT Fatass -- 50 km
Riverbend Park, VA
| A run on the northern section of the Cross County Trail in Fairfax County. |
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| Mar *
| Tarrapin Mountain -- Marathon and Half Marathon
Sedalia, VA
| A new, or revived" event put on by Clark Zealand. |
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| Mar *
| The Bel Monte Endurance Run -- 50 miles
Sherando Lake, VA
| This event is put on by the folks who bring you the Great Eastern 100km and it looks to be in the same general area. New this year is the 50 mile distance. |
| April
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| Apr *
| 24 Hour Adventure Trail Run -- 24 hours
Prince William Forest, VA
| A 24 hour run on trails in Prince William Forest National Park. |
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| Apr *
| American River -- 50 miles
Sacremento, CA
| A very popular West Coast 50 Miler. Under the same management as Western States. |
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| Apr *
| Bull Run Run -- 50 miles
Clifton, VA
| Our premier event. Entry will probably open in January 2008. |
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| Apr *
| Promise Land -- 50 km
Bedford, VA
| Beautiful trail in the Blue Ridge. Second and probably best event in David Horton's Lynchburg Ultra Series. |
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| Apr *
| Trail Triple Crown -- Marathon
Newark, DE
| Another Trail Dawg event. Also a half marathon, 10k, and 5k. Runs take place in White Clay Creek State Park. You can run three races in one morning. |
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| Apr *
| Umstead -- 100 miles
Umstead State Park, NC
| Eight loops in a park near Raleigh. There is also a 50 mile option -- sort of. This event sold out long ago. |
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| Apr *
| Virginia 24 Hour Run for Cancer -- 24 hours
Hampton, VA
| A 24 hour run that is on a 3.75 miler dirt trail. You can apply miles from another event you ran that day. A double with BRR? |
| May
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| May *
| Capon Valley -- 50 km
Yellow Spring, WV
| A 50 km with a great reputation. RD is not the VHTRC Robin Kane. |
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| May *
| HUMP Run -- 50 km
White Clay Creek State Park/Preserve , PA
| Looks like another great Trail Dawg event. |
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| May *
| Massanutten Mt. Trails -- 100 miles
Front Royal, VA
| The 14th running of rugged, demanding trails in the Massanutten Mountains. Excellent course markings and aid stations. Many rocks. |
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| May *
| Miwok -- 100 km
Sausalito, CA
| A trail run in the beauty of Marin County, north of San Francisco. |
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| May *
| VHTRC Trail Work Party -- Not a Run
Massanutten Mountains, VA
| Come work on trails in Massanutten Mts. Have fun and do good at the same time. |
| June
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| Jun *
| Anstr Run und Fest -- Distance not Far
Arlington, VA
| A run and party thrown by Anstr for VHTRC members and volunteers. On the traditional Western States date this year. |
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| Jun *
| Bighorn Trail -- 100 miles
Dayton, WY
| Highly recommended run. Several other distances. |
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| Jun *
| Highlands Sky -- 40 miles
Davis, WV
| This run has received great reviews. It is reported to be tough, slow, and beautiful. |
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| Jun *
| Kettle Moraine -- 100 miles
LaGrange, WI
| There is also a 100 km. |
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| Jun *
| Laurel Highlands -- 70 miles
Ohiopyle, PA
| One of the purest trail runs around. Tough and historic. |
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| Jun *
| Martha Moats Baker Memorial -- 50 km
Harrisonburg, VA
| A low key run to explore the other trails around Wild Oak. A creation of the legend, Dennis Herr. Be sure to e-mail Dennis if you are coming. |
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| Jun *
| Mason-Dixon Trail Longest Day 100K Challenge -- 100 km
Susquehanna Park, MD
| A low key run on the longest day of the year. Read Jaret's report from last year. |
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| Jun *
| Mohican 100 Trail Run -- 100 miles
Loudonville, OH
| Traditional trail run in Ohio. |
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| Jun *
| Old Dominion -- 100 miles
Woodstock, VA
| The Old Dominion is the second oldest trail 100 milers. The course is a mix of road and trail. |
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| Jun *
| San Diego 100 Mile -- 100 miles
San Diego County, CA
| A major 100 miler in the mountains of eastern San Diego County. VHTRC member and former BRR RD Scott Mills is co-RD of this event. |
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| Jun *
| Western States -- 100 miles
Squaw Valley, CA
| The first trail 100 miler has a beautiful course, great aid stations, and a field selected by lot rather than merit. |
| July
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| Jul *
| Catherines Big Butt -- 50 km
Geo Washington Natl Forest, VA
| A tough run on the beautiful but little used Massanutten trails south of Route 211. Not an "event" but "entry" is limited. It opens on May 28. |
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| Jul *
| Hardrock -- 100 miles
Silverton, CO
| Very tough, oxygen-deprived run of the San Juan Mountains in beautiful southwest Colorado. |
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| Jul *
| Vermont -- 100 miles
Woodstock, VT
| One of the great 100 mile runs. Beautiful countryside, friendly management, and a runnable course. |
| August
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| Aug *
| Burning River 100 -- 100 miles
Cuyahoga Valley, OH
| The second year of an event brought to you by Joe Jurczyk. |
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| Aug *
| Cascade Crest -- 100 miles
Easton, WA
| A popular 100 miler in the Pacific Northwest. |
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| Aug *
| Catoctin 50k Trail Run -- 50 km
Frederick, MD
| The run you love to hate. Tough, rocky trail, great support and post-run activities. |
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| Aug *
| Cheat Mt Moonshine Madness -- 50 miles
Beverly, WV
| A new event put on by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners. |
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| Aug *
| Leadville Trail -- 100 miles
Leadville, CO
| This is the event for those who don't need oxygen to function. The lowest point on the course is 9200 feet. |
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| Aug *
| MMD -- 50 km
White Mountains, NH
| Contact RD Johnathan Whitehead for more information. This is a very low key, tough event. It is not for the uninitiated or, in some people's minds, for anyone. |
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| Aug *
| North Fork Mountain Trail Run -- 12 and 24 miles
Seneca Rocks, WV
| The WVMTR has invited VHTRC members this low key run in beautiful West Virginia. |
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| Aug *
| VHTRC Summer Party -- not a run
Washington, DC
| Our annual summer party for members and volunteers. Details are now available. |
| September
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| Sep *
| Angeles Crest -- 100 miles
Wrightwood, CA
| The better of the two leading California 100 milers. Tough, beautiful trail within a stone's throw of Los Angeles. |
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| Sep *
| Big Schloss -- 50 km
Geo Washington NF, WV
| The fifth running of a great low-key event. A no fee, no frills, no whiners event. Refreshments and brats provided. Put on by Amy and Steve Platt. |
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| Sep *
| Delaware 100 Mile Run -- 100 miles
Somewhere, DE
| A true fat ass event. Not sure where in Delaware this is, but it's a small state. You'll find if it you want to! |
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| Sep *
| EX2 Off-Road Half Marathon -- 13.1 miles
Prince William Forest Park, VA
| A trail half marathon. Other trail runs are on the Web site. |
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| Sep *
| Great Eastern -- 100 km
Afton, VA
| A run in the Blue Ridge Mountains south of the Shenandoah National Park. There is also a 50 km. |
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| Sep *
| Groundhog Fall 50k -- 50 km
Punxsutawney, PA
| Punxsutawney is a beautiful place to run in September. This is not the old Punxsutawney 50 Miler put on by Gary Buffington, but it looks like it is run in the same area. |
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| Sep *
| Iroquois Trails 100 -- 100 miles
Finger Lakes Region, NY
| A new 100 miler. |
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| Sep *
| Noble Canyon 50k -- 50 km
Pine Valley, CA
| The second year for this event put on by former BRR RD, Scott Mills and his San Diego cohorts. This run is in the mountains around San Diego. |
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| Sep *
| North Face Endurance Challenge -- 10k, half marathon, 50 km, 50 mile
McLean, VA
| This is the second year. |
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| Sep *
| Odyssey Trail Ultra -- 40 miles
Douthat State Park, VA
| There is also a marathon and half marathon. The trail is highly recommended. |
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| Sep *
| Stumpy -- 26 miles
Newark, DE
| Another presentation of the Trail Dawgs. The course is described as: "spanning 3 parks and 2 states, including gently undulating hills, at least one creek crossing, educational historic markers, single track trail, dirt/gravel roads, and expansive level stretches..." |
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| Sep *
| Superior Sawtooth -- 100 miles
Lutsen, MN
| There is also a 50 miler. This is the race formerly known as the Superior Trail 100. |
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| Sep *
| The Ring -- 71 miles
Massanutten Mountains, VA
| Entries will be accepted starting August 1. Mike Bur and Quatro Hubbard are the Lords of the Ring. |
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| Sep *
| Twelve Hour Trail Run -- 12 hours
Prince William Forest , VA
| A 12 hour run on trails in Prince William Forest National Park. |
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| Sep *
| Wasatch Front -- 100 miles
Kaysville, UT
| At one time, before Hardrock, Wasatch was thought to the be hardest 100 miler. The last event in the Slam is challenging and beautiful. |
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| Sep *
| Womens Half Marathon -- 13.1 miles
Clifton, VA
| The third big event of the VHTRC year. A run for women only on the beautiful Bull Run Trail. Entry will probably open in June. This event fills up quickly so don't miss out. |
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| Sep *
| Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic -- 50 km
Youngstown, OH
| A trail run in Ohio. This is the fourth year of this event. Ring member Bob Combs is the RD. |
| October
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| Oct *
| Andiamo -- 45.5 miles
Purcellville, VA
| The Andiamo is back with new leadership -- Carolyn Gernand and Joe Malinowski. This is not a trail run but is traditionally sponsored by the VHTRC. It is a run of the entire W&OD bike path. |
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| Oct *
| Bald Eagle Mountain Megatransect -- 23 miles
Lock Haven, PA
| This run bills itself as "challenging 23 mile endurance hike/trail run in central Pennsylvania. The course will take the entrants up and over Bald Eagle Mountain - a number of times for a total elevation gain of 5000 feet." |
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| Oct *
| Grindstone -- 100 miles
Swoope, VA
| This much talked about new 100 miler promises to be a challenge. It is held in the same general location as TWOT. Note 6 p.m. starting time. |
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| Oct *
| Iron Mountain Trail Run -- 50 miles
Damascus, VA
| A trail run in southern Virginia. |
| * Date not yet confirmed. |
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