Willis River - Cumberland, VA
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Event details
Willis River takes place on Sunday, Jan 4, 2026 at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland, VA. The event offers these distances:
- 50K
- 35K
- 20K
Entry is free. Runners are asked to bring a food donation in individual, prepackaged containers to share. Registration closes Sat, Jan 3 at 11:59 PM ET. The event is organized as a Fat Ass format.
Course and logistics
The 35K route runs much of the Willis River Trail and includes stream crossings and rolling hills. The course is described as wet and may be hard to follow in places; it is marked with white blaze markers. The 50K consists of the 35K, a return to the start, then the Bear Creek 10-mile portion. The 20K runs to the first aid station, then returns to the start. The Race Director will provide water, porta-johns, and course markings. Donations are appreciated to cover permit, insurance, and porta-john 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.
