Crystal Springs Ultra Races
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Crystal Springs Ultra Races
The Crystal Springs Ultra Races take place August 14, 2027 in Wytheville, Virginia, at the Crystal Springs Recreation Area. The courses use the High Rocks Spur Trail, Boundary Trail and other local loops. Trails are technical in some sections and include notable elevation.
Distances offered include:
- 36 mile option (three 12.2 mile loops)
- 24 mile option (two 12.2 mile loops)
- 12 mile option (one 12.2 mile loop)
- 4 mile trail race and 3 hour Crystal Light option (one 4 mile loop)
- 2 mile kids run
One loop equals 12.2 miles with 2,008 ft of elevation gain. The 4 mile loop is about 4 miles with 774 ft of gain and can feature a waterfall when rainfall is sufficient. The 2 mile kids run follows the Crystal Springs Loop with minimal elevation.
This is a cup less race; participants must carry a collapsible cup or bottle because aid stations do not provide cups. Aid stations offer PB&J sandwiches, bananas, pretzels, Oreos, hard candy, a limited number of gels, and hot food at select stations.
Parking at Crystal Springs is limited. A shuttle is required between the shuttle lot and the start; the shuttle round trip is about 4 minutes. Shuttle parking address is 180 Pump Hollow Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. There is no parking at the start line. Start line address is 723 Pump Hollow Road.
Packet pickup is Friday, August 13, 2027 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Seven Sisters Brewery, 355 E Main St, Wytheville, VA. Entry fees are nonrefundable; transfers and rollovers are allowed under specified conditions including medical, pregnancy, and post-partum. Registrations after August 1 are not guaranteed race swag.
The Leftover Option offers entry for $35, limited to 10 runners, with a leftover medal and bib but no shirt or swag, and entry to any course. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall in Male, Female, and Nonbinary categories. Volunteers who work 3 or more hours receive a race shirt and an entry credit toward a future race; credits are transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
