Vol State
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About the race
Vol State is a 500K event covering about 314 miles held July 7 to July 17, 2027, with the finish on Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. The route begins with a ferry crossing of the Mississippi River from Missouri to Kentucky and continues on highways and backroads through small towns, hills, rivers, mountains, and long valleys.
Runners are self reliant for food, water, navigation, and sleep; the race has no aid stations and no pacers. The course runs through July heat and humidity in Tennessee, and entrants must plan for basic needs during multiple days on the road. Entrants must report their location by phone or text twice daily; failure to check in will prompt a search.
Two entry options are offered:
- 500K Bus and hotel pre-race package
- 500K No bus or hotel pre-race
The bus and hotel option includes a guaranteed bus seat along the course to Union City with lunch, a double occupancy room in Union City the night before the race, bus transportation from Union City to the ferry on race morning, and a parking spot at the finish from the day before until the entrant finishes. All entries include a last supper meal. A wait list and lottery are used to select entrants; an initial lottery date is listed as August 1, 2026. Registration closes July 1. Refunds are available on a declining scale: 90% until December 24, then 80% January through March, 70% April and May, and 50% in June. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
