Holiday Lake 50K++

Holiday Lake 50K++ is a trail event in Appomattox, Virginia, on February 13, 2027. Three distances are offered: the 50K (31 miles) and the 25K (15.5 miles) both start at 7:00 a.m., with the 10K (6.2 miles) following at 7:30 a.m. Elevation gain is not listed, and the two plus signs in the name signal a 50K that measures a little long, as ultra courses often do.

Winter ultras in Virginia demand patience more than speed. For the 50K, aim for a 16-week build with back-to-back long runs on weekends, time on your feet rather than pace, and a rehearsed plan for eating roughly 200 to 300 calories an hour. The 25K is the natural stepping stone if you have already run a road half and want to see what trail feels like over a longer distance. The 10K gives newcomers a taste of the same terrain at a manageable length, and the staggered start keeps the early miles from bunching up.