Virginia Trail Running Festival

Virginia Trail Running Festival is held in Fries, Virginia, on October 10, 2026, organized by Run Bum Tours. The event offers a 100 Miler (160.9 km), which can be run solo or as a 100 Miler Relay, and a 50 Miler (80.5 km), all on trails.

Fries sits along the New River in southwest Virginia, and a festival format with 50 and 100-mile options is designed for runners who want to go long in a supportive, weekend-camp atmosphere. The 50 Miler is the natural next step after a 50K and a good way to discover how you handle a full day on your feet, while the solo 100 Miler asks for experience, patience and a plan for the night. The relay lets a team of friends split the 100 miles into manageable legs and share the finish. Train for the ultra distances with 18 to 20 weeks of progressive volume, back-to-back weekend long runs, and at least one night run with your headlamp. Practice your fueling and rehearse your crew or drop-bag plan, and pack for cool Appalachian nights in October.