Mountain Masochist Trail Run

Mountain Masochist Trail Run is held in Montebello, Virginia, on November 7, 2026, and is organized by Eco-X Sports. Three trail formats are on the program: a 100K (62 miles), a 50-mile and a 50K (31 miles). Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of central Virginia, the event lives up to its name with sustained climbing and descending over long distances.

This is not the place for a first trail race: even the 50K is a serious mountain day. The 50-mile has long been a target for runners who want to move beyond 50K, and the 100K adds another layer for those chasing a bigger challenge. Your training should emphasize hills above everything else, with weekly climbing sessions and back-to-back weekend long runs during a 20-week build. Learn to hike efficiently, practice descending on tired legs, and plan your calories per hour rather than per aid station.