Virginia 100 and 50 mile
The Virginia 100 and 50 mile, formerly the Virginia Trail Running Festival, is a weekend of running, camping, local food/drinks, and friendships set against the backdrop of peak fall colors along the New River. The race takes place on the New River Trail, a 57-mile rails-to-trails path that runs alongside the MASSIVE New River. Runners will experience beautiful orange and yellow leaves, cross old train trestles, and pass Foster Falls. The trail is dirt/crushed gravel with minimal elevation change (1% grade), making it an extremely runnable course ideal for achieving personal bests or completing a first 100 or 50-miler.
Aid stations are located approximately every 5-8 miles, with ample crew access. All race details, including FAQs for refunds, transfers, and deferments, can be found on RunBumTours.com.
Race Details:
- 100 Mile: 31-hour cutoff, 1,500 ft gain or less. Finishers receive a buckle.
- 50 Mile: 14.5-hour cutoff.
- All races have individual aid station cutoffs.
- Finisher Award: All runners registered by September 1st receive a pint glass and finisher award. Swag can be purchased separately.
- Aid stations are fully stocked, and drop bags are available.
Mandatory Fees/Parking:
- $5 per person fee donated to local rescue squads.
- $7 park entrance fee per car per day (annual pass holders are exempt).
Fast Times:
In 2025, the winning time for the 100-mile race was 13 hours and 50 minutes. Over 30 participants finished under 24 hours, highlighting the course's speed. The finish rate for the 50-mile and 100-mile races was 95%.
