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States: AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV


Sat, July 11, 2009
Rattlesnake Trail 50k
Charleston, WV 6:30 a.m.
1 loop, 10 climbs, 5,500 feet of climb, 85% single track trail, 9 aid stations. Time limit (hours): 10 hrs
Field limit: 150. Fee-pre:$60. Fee-post:$60. T-shirt, finisher's award, pre and post race dinners. Annual: 15th
Dennis R. Hamrick Jr., 125 Angel Terrace Charleston, WV 25314, 304-344-8342
Email: itsmadr3@suddenlink.net Web: http://www.runningintheusa.com/rattlesnaketrail50k

Thu, Jul 16, 2009
Vol State Road Race
Dorena Landing, MO, 7:30 a.m.
A 500 km run across Tennessee, starting at Dorena Landing, MO and ending at Castle Rock, GA. Solo unaided, solo aided and relay divisions. Time limit (hours): Ten days. Field limit: 100
Email: drystoneman@hotmail.com

Sat, July 18, 2009
Big Bear lake 12 Hour Run/Relay
Bruceton Mills, WV 7:00 a.m.
6.5 mile loop, runnable single track trail, beautiful pines section, Please pre-register.
Time limit (hours): 12. Fee-pre: $25. Fee-post: $ NA after July 10. T-shirts, food, aid, awards. Annual: 3rd
Heather Parks, Rt 3 Box 203 Bruceton Mills, WV, 26525, 304-216-4467(c)
Email: hbury98@hotmail.com Web: http://www.iplayoutside.com

Sat, July 18, 2009
Landsford Canal 50 K
Catawba, SC 7:30 a.m.
Repeats of trail along the Catawba River and Canal and part road. Time limit (hours): 8. Fee pre:$40.00. Fee post:$50.00 after July 10th. T-Shirts & Finisher Awards
Claude Sinclair, 4573 Old Church Road, Lancaster, SC 29720, 803-412-9079 (C)
Email: clsinclair@comporium.net Web: www.claudesinclair.com
Sat, Aug 8, 2009
Dahlgren Heritage Rail Trail 50 km
Dahlgren, VA 6:30 am
Out and back on entire length of rail trail. Mostly flat with a couple of small hills. 99% nice dirt.
Time limit (hours): 8. Field limit: 150, Fee-pre: $75, Fee-post: $85 after Jul 11. Tech T, customized finisher's hat and post race BBQ. Annual: 1st
Vic Culp, 20 Cathedral Ln Stafford VA 22554, 540-657-1455 (w)
Email: vic@farc.org Web: http://www.racetimingunlimited.org

Sat, Aug 8, 2009
Bartlett Park Ultras at Nesbit Park
Bartlett, TN 6:30 a.m.
Twisting, gently rolling, wooded single-track trail with some roots. Loop course. Time limit (hours): 13
Field limit: 125. Fee-pre: $ 25. Fee-post: $ 40 after Jul 15. Annual: 3rd
Mike Samuelson, 9438 William Little Dr. Lakeland, TN 38002
Email: bp.ultras@hotmail.com Web: http://www.swampstomper.com

Sun, Aug 23, 2009
The East Site 50K
Boone, NC 7:00 a.m.
50K +. Steep climbs on paved roads, which are open to traffic. Some areas have little to no shoulder. Water Bottle required and drop bag style support. Homemade Finisher's Awards
Matt Jenkins, 152 Chase Hill Dr, Boone, NC 28607, 864-320-4870
Email: mjenkins26.2@earthlink.net Web: http://wataugayouthrun.blogspot.com/


Fri, Aug 28, 2009
Cheat Mountain Moonshine Madness 50 MIles Trail Run
Beverly, WV 9:00 p.m.
Modified loop course consisting of 52% dirt FS roads, 46% rugged single track, and 2% road. 6300' gain and loss.
Time limit (hours): 13. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre: $55. Fee-post: $70 after July 13. Finishers award: Patagonia Shorts. Annual: 2nd
Adam Casseday, 7 Park Ave. Beverly, WV 26253, 304-636-4944
Email: dr_casseday@yahoo.com Web: http://www.wvmtr.org/events/cheat-mountain-moonshine-madness/

Sun, Aug 30, 2009
The West Site 50
Boone, NC 6:00 a.m.
50M +. Steep climbs on paved roads, which are open to traffic. Some areas have little to no shoulder. Water Bottle required and drop bag style support. Homemade Finisher's Awards
Matt Jenkins, 152 Chase Hill Dr, Boone, NC 28607, 864-320-4870
Email: mjenkins26.2@earthlink.net Web: http://wataugayouthrun.blogspot.com/
Sat, Sep 1, 2009
Trail Run Rampage
Covington, VA 7:00 a.m.
Trail Half Marathon, Marathon, 40 Mile ultra
Ronny Angell, 528 Academy Salem Va 24153, 540 444 4422
Email: info@oarevents.com Web: http://www.oarevents.com

Sun, Sep 6, 2009
Lynch's Woods 50K
Newberry, SC 7:30 AM
4 Mile dirt road loop, followed by 4 repeats of 7 mile hilly, forested, rocky, rooty, single-track trail loop. Field limit: 100. Finisher's awards, post-race meal, fully-stocked aid stations. Annual: 1st
Terri Hayes, 146 Newberry Arms, Newberry, SC 29108, 803-405-1818
Email: ultraterri@bellsouth.net Web: http://ultrasontrails.com

Fri, Sep 11, 2009 and Sat, Sep 12, 2009
Blue Ridge Relay
Asheville, NC 6:45 a.m.
208 mile team running relay through the mountain roads of Virginia and North Carolina.
Time limit (hours): 31 hours. T-shirts. Annual: 5th
Ken Sevensky, 2385 Big Flatts Church Rd. Fleetwood, NC 28626, 336-877-8888
Email: info@blueridgerelay.com Web: http://www.blueridgerelay.com

Sat, Sep 19, 2009
Trail Run Rampage
Covington, VA 7:00 a.m.
Trail Half Marathon, Marathon, 40 Mile ultra
Shwag bag, race shirts, raffle, yummy post race food
Ronny Angell, 528 Academy Salem Va 24153, 540 444 4422
Email: info@oarevents.com Web: http://www.oarevents.com

Sat, Sep 19, 2009
12-HR Adventure Trail Run (ATR)
Triangle, VA 6:15 a.m.
Centralized Start/Finish. 6.5 mile Loop figure 8. 100% trails: singletrack, 50% fireroad; Rolling hills. Rocks, Roots, Dirt, Mud. Time limit (hours): 12. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre:$75. Fee-post:$90 after Sep 01. Tech-Shirts for All. Lots of Food. Post Race Meal. Awards: 45+Mile/60+Mile. Annual: 3rd
Alexander, 4196 Merchants Plaza #616 Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-403-0138
Email: AlexP@athletic-equation.com Web: http://www.athletic-equation.com

Sat, Sept 19-20, 2009
Hinson Lake 24 Hour Ultra Classic
Rockingham, NC 8:00 a.m.
1.52 mile loop on dirt trail. Time limit (hours): 24. Fee: $ 24.00. T-Shirts. Annual: 4th
Tom Gabell, 313 Louise Avenue, Rockingham, N.C., 910-895-9813
Email: tom.gabell@yahoo.com Web: http://www.mangumtc.org

Fri, Oct 2, to Sun, Oct 4, 2009
Grindstone 100
Swoope, VA 6:00 p.m.
Very challenging out-n-back course in Blue Ridge Mtns - 23,000 gain/loss
Time limit (hours): 38. Field limit: 200. Fee-pre: $200. Fee-post: $250 after July 31
Race shirts, Patagonia finisher awards, custom belt buckle, pre & post meals. Annual: 2nd
Clark Zealand, 1035 Avalon Drive, Forest, VA 24551, 434-846-2333
Email: info@eco-xsports.com Web: http://www.eco-xsports.com

Fri, Oct 2 thru 3, 2009
24-Hour Race and Relay for Haiti Medical Missions of Memphis
Memphis, TN 3:00 p.m.
One Mile loop : part asphalt, part gravel path, part trail. All mostly flat. Time limit (hours): 24. Field limit: none
Fee pre:$20.00. Fee post:$25.00 after Sept 28. T-shirts, awards, and aid station. Post race party. Annual:11th
Gordon Kraus, 1779 Kirby Parkway #1, PMB 319 Memphis, TN 38138, (h)901-757-0788
Email: docgjk@aol.com Web: http://www.active.com
Sat, Oct 3, 2009
12 and 24 Hours of Momentum Relay or Solo
Richmond, VA 12:00 p.m.
5 mile wooded dirt trail loop that is 95% single/double track. 300 ft of vertical/lap. Lakes and creeks.
Time limit (hours): 24. Field limit: 75. Fee-pre:$65-95. Fee-post:$75-110 after Sept 1, 2009
Long sleeve event shirt, finishers mug, awards, Sat dinner/Sun breakfast. Annual: 3
Mark Junkermann, 549 Wadsworth Dr Richmond, VA. 23236, 804-647-3070
Email: mark@runriderace.com Web: http://www.runriderace.com

Sat, Oct 3, 2009
Arkansas Traveller 100
Perryville, AR 6:00 a.m.
A 17-mile loop followed by an 83-mile out-and-back on forest roads, jeep trails, and eight miles of the Ouachita Trail. Approximately 12,000 ft gain/loss. Time limit (hours): 30. Field limit: n/a. Fee-pre:$ 150. Fee-post:$ 175 after Sep 1
Custom finishers buckle; wind jacket to all entrants; pre and post-race meals. Annual: 19th
Chrissy Ferguson, 17 Caddo Dr, Conway, AR 72032, 501-329-6688
Email: AT100@RunArkansas.com Web: http://www.RunArkansas.com

Sun, Oct 4, 2009
FATS 40/50 - 40 Miles and 50K
North Augusta, SC 7:30 a.m.
6 separate loops for 40 miles, 5 loops for 50K, 95% trail,forested, rolling hills, some rocks & roots, well-maintained, very runnable, SC Ultra Trail Series
Field limit: 74. Fee:$0. Fully stocked aid stations, finisher's awards, post-race food. Annual: 2nd
Terri Hayes, 100 Council Circle, Apt. 402, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-644-4886 (h)
Email: ultraterri@bellsouth.net Web: http://www.UltrasOnTrails.com

Fri, Oct 9, 2009
The Bourbon Chase 200 Mile Relay
Lexington, KY 9:00a.m.
200 mile relay along Kentucky's Bourbon Trail. Time limit (hours):11min/mile pace
Field limit:150 Teams. Fee-pre: $900. Fee-post: $ 1200 after March 31,2009. t-shirts, finisher's awards. Annual: 1st. Mike Kuntz
Email: mike@bourbonchase.com Web: http://www.bourbonchase.com

Sat, Oct 10, 2009
John Holmes 50K Trail Run and 16mi Fun Run
Brooksville, FL 7:00am
4 repeat loops on Croom Hiking Trail for 50K. Time limit (hours):9. Field limit: 200. Fee-pre:$ 55. Fee-post:$ 65 after Sept 26. Shirts, age group awards, finish line barbeque. Annual: >15?
Jim Bodoh, CTR@tampabay.rr.com, 813-884-1862 (h)
Email: CTR@tampabay.rr.com Web: http://www.wecefar.com
Sat, Oct 17, 2009
Nashville Ultra Marathon
Nashville, TN, 7:00 a.m.
Two out-and-back loops. A few moderate hills. 80% paved trail & 20% grass trails on greenways in and around downtown Nashville.
Time limit (hours):12. T-shirts, finisher's awards, awards for male and female winners in all distances. Annual: 2nd.
Dennis Freeman, P.O. Box 160858, Nashville, TN 37216, 615-523-2144 (f)
Email: dennis@nashvilleultra.com Web: http://www.nashvilleultra.com

Sun, Oct 18, 2009
Dirty Spokes Ekiden Trail Run 40K
Conyers, GA 8:30a.m
This is a great single and double track off road running experience! All Trail! Time limit (hours): 16 Min. Mile Pace
Field limit: 250 Teams. Fee-pre:$ 140 Per Team. Fee-post:$ 160 Per Team after Oct 13. Zorrel Dri Fit Shirts / Commemorative Medals To All Finishers. Annual: 1st
Tim Schroer, 1911 Carriage Brook Ct. Dacula, Ga. 30019, 404-310-3628 (C)
Email: tim@dirtyspokes.com Web: http://www.dirtyspokes.com

Fri, Oct 23-25, 2009
Syllamo 100 Mile Edurance Run
Mountain View, AR 5:00 a.m.
100-miles of remote singletrack trails with over 20,000-feet of elevation gain and loss. Time limit (hours): 36
Field limit: 140. Fee-pre:$165. Fee-post:$195 after Sept 23. Cool shirt to all entrants and custom buckle to finishers. Annual: 1st
Steve Kirk, 7308 Westwind Drive, North Little Rock, Ar 72113, 501-454-4391
Email: stevekirk@mail.com Web: http://syllamo.org

Sat, Nov 7, 2009
Mountain Masochist Trail Run - 50 Miles
Lynchburg, VA 5:30 a.m.
Beautiful course at peak fall colors. Mix of gravel road, dirt road, single track, el. 9200 gain/ 7200 loss.
Time limit (hours): 12. Field limit: 300. Fee-pre: $80.00. Fee-post: $100.00 after Sept. 30. Pre-race shirt, Patagonia finisher shirt, pre & post-race dinners. Annual: 27th
Clark Zealand, 1035 Avalon Drive, Forest, VA 24551, 434-846-2333
Email: info@eco-xsports.com Web: http://www.eco-xsports.com

Sat, Nov 7-8, 2009
Pinhoti 100
Sylacauga, Al 6:00 a.m.
The 2nd Annual Pinhoti 100 is a Point to Point Trail run starting in Heflin AL on the unmolested Pinhoti single track trail. Time limit (hours): 30. Field limit: 150. Fee-pre:$160.00. Fee-post:$180.00 after Sept 12. T-shirts, Custom Belt Buckles, Tech Shirts, Awards, pre and post-race meals etc. Annual: 2nd
Todd Henderson, 1820 Pleasant Ridge Drive, Sylacauga Al, 35150, 205-492-7063 (c)
Email: mountcheaha50k@charter.net Web: http://www.pinhoti100.com

Sun, Nov 8, 2009
Harbison Forest 50km - EVENT CANCELLED
Columbia, SC 8:00 a.m.
Final race in 2009 SC Ultra Trail Series, 15 1/2 mile forested loop trail repeated twice, rolling hills, well-maintained, very runnable. Field limit: 100. Fee: $0. Fully-stocked aid stations, finisher's awards, post-race food. Annual: 2nd
Terri Hayes, 100 Council Circle, Apt. 402, Aiken, SC 29801, 803-644-4886 (h)
Email: ultraterri@bellsouth.net Web: http://www.UltrasOnTrails.com

Sun, Nov 8, 2009
Peachtree City 50K
Peachtree City, GA 7:30 a.m.
Shaded, rolling asphalt golf course paths (six 5.18 mile loops). Time limit (hours): 7.5 hours. Field limit: 150
Fee-pre: $35. Fee-post: $ 40 after Oct. 31. Finisher medal, race memento, age group awards, Panera bagels. Annual: 8th
Scott Ludwig, 307 Haskin Knoll, Peachtree City, GA 30269, 770-487-7445
Email: darksiderunningclub@comcast.net Web: http://www.darksiderunningclub.com

Sat, Nov 21, 2009
Dizzy Fifties 50K/40M/50M Trail Ultra
Huntsville, AL 6:30 a.m.
Figure-8 loop atop Monte Sano Mountain with central aid station. Mostly single-track, with limited pavement around race pavilion. 3, 4, or 5 loops. Time limit (hours): 10. Field limit: 108. Fee-pre:$24. Fee-post:$32 after Oct 1. t-shirt to all entrants, finisher awards to all finishing 50K or more. Annual: 6th
Jeff Kyser, 2 Saint Charles Road, 256 539-5428
Email: ktrails@comcast.net Web: http://dizzyfifties.com

Sat, Nov 28, 2009
The Derby 50k
Derby, NC 8:00 a.m.
31.6 miles on 3 loops of rolling hills in a beautiful country setting on asphalt and dirt. It's a great event for those wanting to do their first ultra run. Field limit: 75 Fee-pre: $35.00. Fee-post: $35.00 after Nov 23. Custom medals to all finishers. Annual: 7th
Mark Long, 111 Carroll St. Hamlet, N.C. 28345, 910-582-6747
Email: runrbike@etinternet.net Web: http://www.mangumtc.org

Sat, Dec 5, 2009
Jack's 50k Trail Race
Flagler Beach, FL 8:00 a.m.
Course follows 20 repeat 1.5 mile loops alongside intercoastal waterway. Loops consist of wide, shady dirt trail and some singletrack. Time limit (hours): 8. Field limit: 75. Fee-pre: $40. Fee-post: $ 50 after Nov. 25. T-shirts, overall, masters,finisher awards, pre race bagels, post-race BBQ. Annual: 2nd
Dawn Lisenby, 2004 S. Central Ave. Flagler Beach, FL 32136, 386-986-8572
Email: 1yogagirl@bellsouth.net

Thu, Dec 31, 2009
Freedom Park New Year's Ultra Run (6, 12, & 24 hour)
Morganton, NC 8:00am
Gently rolling closed loop course, (0.9874 miles), 19 feet hi/lo. Chip lap counts, lots of food!
Time limit (hours): 24. Field limit: 100. Fee-pre: $100. Fee-post: $125 after Nov 1st. Long sleeve tech shirts, pottery finishers medals, post-race breakfast. Annual: 2nd
David Lee, PO Box 2178, 828-432-6664
Email: bmrcdavid@compascable.net Web: http://www.my-bmrc.org
Sat, Jan 16, 2010
Weymouth Woods 100K Trail Run
Southern Pines, NC 8:00 a.m.
Fourteen 4.47 mile loops through Weymouth Woods Nature Preserve. Rooty, sandy single track and some dirt service roads. Small rolling hills. Time limit (hours): 20. Field limit: 60. Fee: $70. Long sleeve patagonia shirt for all runners. Pottery awards for all finishers. Annual: 1st
Marie Lewis, 3310 Seven Lakes West. West End, NC 27376, 910-315-2048 (c)
Email: mlewis24@nc.rr.com Web: http://www.mangumtc.org

Sat, 13 Feb, 2010
Iron Horse 100 mile, 100km and 50 mile Endurance Run
Florahome, FL 7:00am
25 mile out and back, abandoned Rail Trail, FLAT, gravel,dirt, some roots. Scenic old Florida
Time limit (hours):26. Field limit:100. Fee-pre: $120 - 100M, $75 - 100Km, $65 - 50M. Buckles and medals to all finishers, t shirts all entrants, Free cookout. Annual: 5th
Chris Rodatz, 986 Lakeridge Dr. Orange Park Fl 32065, 904-655-6511 (c)
Email: crodatz@bellsouth.net Web: http://IronHorse100kmclub.com

Sat, Mar 6, 2010
Mississippi 50 Trail Run
Laurel, MS 6:00 a.m.
Dennis Bisnette, 9 Saint Andrews Hattiesburg MS 39401, 601-425-7005 (w) 601-426-3347 (h)
Email: info@ms50.com Web: http://www.ms50.com

Sat, Mar 27, 2010
Umstead 100 Mile Endurance Run
Raleigh, NC 6:00 a.m.
Eight laps on a 12.5 mile loop/spur route on granite screenings trails in Umstead State Park. 8000 feet of climb on rolling terrain, beautifully wooded trails. Time limit (hours): 30. Field limit: 250. Fee: $140
Registration will open online at Noon EDT, September 9; see website for details. Annual: 16th
Blake Norwood, 10908 Raven Rock Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614, 919-847-7613 (h)
Email: BlakeNorwood@nc.rr.com Web: http://www.umstead100.org