Virginia 100 Mile
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Virginia 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 50k and 25k - Max Meadows, VA
The event is a weekend of trail running and camping along the New River Trail near Max Meadows, Virginia. The route uses the New River Trail, a 57 mile rails to trails path that runs largely alongside the New River, with multiple long train trestles, rapids and waterfalls visible from the trail. The surface is dirt and crushed gravel with minimal elevation change; most of the route is flat or near a 1 percent grade.
Distances offered:
- 100 mile
- 50 mile
- 50k
- 25k
Each distance has a specified overall cutoff and individual aid station cutoffs. Approximate total elevation gain by distance is listed for the races: about 2,000 ft or less for the 100 mile, 1,700 ft for the 50 mile, 1,100 ft for the 50k, and 700 ft for the 25k. Aid stations are placed roughly every 5 to 8 miles, are fully stocked, and there is drop bag service and substantial crew access.
Finish items and fees are specified. The 100 mile finishers receive a buckle. Registered 100 mile and 50 mile entrants receive a pint glass and a finisher award; 50k and 25k entrants receive a finisher award. To guarantee a finisher award or pint glass entrants must be registered by September 1. Mandatory fees include a $5 per person donation to local rescue squads and a $7 per car park entrance fee per day unless an annual pass is held.
In 2025 the fastest 100 mile finish was 13 hours 50 minutes; that year more than 30 runners finished the 100 mile in under 24 hours and the combined finish rate for the 50 mile and 100 mile was reported at about 95 percent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
