Virginia 100 Mile
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About the race
The Virginia Trail Running Festival takes place October 9, 2027 in Max Meadows, VA and is organized by Run Bum. The event uses the New River Trail, a 57 mile rails-to-trails path that runs largely alongside the New River, with sections of dirt and crushed gravel surface.
Distances include:
- 100 Mile
- 50 Mile
- 50k
- 25k
Most of the trail is flat or about a 1% grade, with minimal elevation change and an overall climb under the stated totals for each distance. The course crosses multiple former train trestles and runs beside rapids and waterfalls on the New River. Aid stations are located roughly every 5 to 8 miles and there is substantial crew access along the route.
Race cutoffs and approximate elevation gain:
- 100 mile: 33 hour cutoff, about 2,000 ft gain or less; finishers receive a buckle.
- 50 mile: 16 hour cutoff, about 1,700 ft gain.
- 50k: 12 hour cutoff, about 1,100 ft gain.
- 25k: 6 hour cutoff, about 700 ft gain.
The 100 mile in 2025 had a fastest time of about 13 hours 50 minutes and many finishers completed the distance under 24 hours. Registration opens October 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET. Refunds and deferral options are restricted; volunteer credits and deferral policies require minimum volunteer hours as specified by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
