Crystal Springs Ultra Races
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Crystal Springs Ultra Races
The Crystal Springs Ultra Races take place in the Crystal Springs Recreation Area in Wytheville, Virginia on August 14, 2027. The event uses looped trail courses that traverse the High Rocks Spur Trail, Boundary Trail, Crystal Springs Loop, High Rocks Trail, a fire road, and the Waterline Trail, offering technical sections and varied terrain.
Distances and format:
- 36 mile (three repeats of a 12.2 mile loop with 2,008 ft elevation gain per loop)
- 24 mile (two repeats of the 12.2 mile loop)
- 12 mile (one 12.2 mile loop with 2,008 ft elevation gain)
- 4 mile trail race and 3 hour Crystal Light option (one loop about 4 miles, 774 ft elevation gain)
- 2 mile kids run (Crystal Springs Loop, minimal elevation gain)
Logistics note that parking at the start is not available and runners are required to use a shuttle; shuttle parking address is 180 Pump Hollow Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race at Seven Sisters Brewery, 355 E Main St, Wytheville, VA 24382.
This is a cupless event; participants must carry a collapsible cup or bottle because aid stations will not provide cups. Aid stations will offer PB&J sandwiches, bananas, pretzels, Oreos, hard candy, a limited number of gels, and hot food at select stations. Entry refunds are not offered; transfers and certain rollovers are permitted under the organizer's stated policies.
The event is organized by SWVA Running. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall in Male, Female, and Nonbinary categories. A limited Leftover Option is available for a lower fee and includes a leftover medal and bib but no shirt or swag bag. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
