Troublesome Hollow 50K/25K: Where Appalachian Legends Begin
In the heart of Southwest Virginia, where country music found its voice and the Yeti first learned to roam, lies a trail that echoes with stories. Troublesome Hollow isn't just a race – it's a journey through the birthplace of both country music and Yeti Trail Running, where swinging bridges sway over crooked rivers and fire towers touch the mountain sky.
From Start to Heart Series: Check out the series standings. This event is part of a three-race journey through Appalachia's most iconic ultras.
Two Days of Mountain Magic
- Saturday, April 25th, 2026 - 50K Adventure
Start Time: 8:00 AM (Early start option: 7:00 AM)
Location: 7720 Rich Valley, Bristol, VA
Cut-off: 9:59:59 - Sunday, April 26th, 2026 - 25K & 3-Mile Walk
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Same legendary location
Course Highlights
- Flat and fast riverside trails
- Iconic swinging bridges and trestles (hard bridges available for the less adventurous)
- One "small" hill to the famous fire tower
- 25K runners enjoy the scenic Benhams to Mendota section with double crossings of the famous swinging bridge
Race Weekend Info
- 50K Packet Pick-Up: April 24, 2025, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201. Stay for the country music history movie!
- 25K/Walk Packet Pick-Up: Race morning at 7:00 AM at start/finish location.
Why Troublesome Hollow?
Every heart in Appalachia holds dear memories of a Troublesome Hollow or Creek. We chose this name so that everyone who ventures here, local or visitor, carries home a piece of Southwest Virginia's soul in their story.
Race Timing
ZEN ARCADE TIMING provides professional chip timing for all YETI TRAIL RUNNERS events, ensuring precise timing accuracy, real-time tracking, and up-to-date displays.
An authentic mountain experience by born & raised Appalachians, where every bridge crossing tells a story.
