Mountain Masochist Trail Run 2026
Montebello Campground, VA
Registration open
- Registration opened
- January 1, 2026
- Entry price
- $131.3–$232.47
Weather
| Month | Avg high / low | Band |
|---|---|---|
| November | 31–53°F | Cold |
Historical averages for planning — not a forecast. Always check conditions before race week.
Route & course
50 Mile
Loop · Mixed · starts 5:30 AM- Elev gain
- 9,200 ft
- Elev loss
- 7,000 ft
- High point
- 4,034 ft
- Low point
- —
- Start and finish in the same area
- Easier spectating and repeated aid access
Loop from Montebello Campground. Terrain: singletrack, gravel/dirt forest roads, jeep roads, brief highway. Includes Mount Pleasant National Scenic Area summit spur (~4,034 ft high point). 13-hour cutoff. Runners age 60+ may opt into 4:30 AM start for 14-hour cutoff.
50K
Loop · Mixed · starts 5:30 AM- Elev gain
- 5,600 ft
- Elev loss
- —
- High point
- —
- Low point
- —
- Start and finish in the same area
- Easier spectating and repeated aid access
Introduced in 2021. Covers the front half of the 50-mile course as a loop from Montebello. 13-hour cutoff.
100K
Loop · Mixed · starts 4:30 AM- Elev gain
- —
- Elev loss
- —
- High point
- —
- Low point
- —
- Start and finish in the same area
- Easier spectating and repeated aid access
100K runners start at 4:30 AM along with 60+ age-group 50-mile runners. Loop from Montebello Campground through George Washington National Forest.
Travel
- Base town
- Montebello
- Nearest airport
- LYH · 45 min
- Rental car
- Recommended
- Rideshare
- Limited
- Lodging
- Limited
- Facilities
- Limited
- Trip length
- 2 nights
- Travel complexity
- 6.5/10
Montebello is remote — no services in the immediate area. Nearest meaningful lodging/dining hub is Waynesboro (~45 min) or Lexington. A rental car is essential; rideshare is effectively unavailable. Fall foliage season means lodging books quickly.
Montebello Campground is the race hub; some runners camp on-site. Blue Ridge Parkway access is within 3 miles. Fly into CHO or ROA (Roanoke, ~75 min) for more flight options.
Best for / avoid if
Best for
- Experienced ultrarunners seeking a historic, challenging 50-miler
- Fall foliage scenery lovers
- Runners who want a point-to-point-style adventure now in loop format
- Athletes comfortable with 9,000+ ft of gain and mixed terrain
- seasoned ultrarunners
- trail and elevation lovers
Avoid if
- You want a fast, flat road-style ultra
- You need refunds or deferrals (none offered)
- You dislike technical rocky singletrack or pre-dawn starts
- You're a first-time trail runner
- you dislike lots of climbing
- you need robust infrastructure
First-timer mistakes
Underestimating the relentless elevation — this isn't a net-downhill cruise anymore. Also note the no-refund/no-deferral policy and that registering after September 15 may forfeit your finisher award.
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