Virginia Trail Running Festival

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161 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

8.1 est Grit · Hardcore

Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.

36.9815° N, 80.9580° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~77 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 18°C

Night low 6°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 30 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 826 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50mi	77	Joseph Boyle · 06:52:37	Megan Strickland · 08:14:26

48% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Course notes

gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes 161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps 161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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