Willis River - Cumberland, VA
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Event overview
The Willis River 50k or less Fat Ass is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, Virginia. The event offers three distance options:
- 50K
- 35K
- 20K
Registration closes on January 3, 2026.
Course and logistics
The 35K follows much of the Willis River Trail and includes stream crossings and rolling hills. The course is described as wet, hilly, and sometimes hard to follow. The 20K runs to the first aid station, then turns around and returns to the start. The 50K consists of the 35K loop, a return to the start, and the Bear Creek 10-mile portion.
The event is free; runners are asked to bring a prepackaged food donation to share. The organizer will provide water, portajohns, and course markings. Donations are accepted to help cover permit, insurance, and portajohn costs. For health precautions, only individually packaged food should be shared; items handled by multiple people may be discarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
