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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Ultramarathon
  • 80.5 km
  • Montebello
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
9:42/km

13:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
77/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
44 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon?

The Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon is described as mountainous. The course listing puts the climb at 2,804 m.

Where does the Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon route go?

The Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon route starts at Montebello Campground, 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 24464 and finishes at Montebello Campground, 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 24464. Underfoot, expect mixed: paved sections, gravel and forest service roads, old logging roads, and several miles of single-track trail. It passes Montebello Campground, Porters Ridge, Salt Log Gap, Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area and Cow Camp Gap. Long regarded as one of the best and toughest trail ultras in the eastern US.

What should runners know on race day for the Mountain Masochist Trail Run Ultramarathon?

10. Pacers are generally discouraged but tolerated and are prohibited for top-10 contenders; 100K runners may pick up a pacer on the second pass through Long Mountain.

Race character

Scenery

  • Mountain
  • Forest
  • Lakeside
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Wilderness
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road
  • Trail
  • Gravel
Elevation character
Mountainous
Technicality
Moderate
Source-stated ascent
2,804 m
Net elevation
670 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
6:27:55 (Geoff Roes)
Women's course record
7:47:05 (Nikki Kimball)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
50 Miler and 50K have a 13-hour cutoff; the 100K has a stout 17-hour cutoff. 50 Miler/50K start at 5:30 AM and the 100K starts at 4:30 AM.
Qualification status
No qualifier or lottery; open registration with strict overall and intermediate cutoffs.

Race day logistics

Aid stations
10
Pacers
Pacers are generally discouraged but tolerated and are prohibited for top-10 contenders; 100K runners may pick up a pacer on the second pass through Long Mountain.
Medal
All sub-13-hour finishers receive a special finisher's award; overall winners receive Mountain Masochist branded apparel. No awards are mailed.

Access and course status

Start
Montebello Campground, 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 24464
Finish
Montebello Campground, 15072 Crabtree Falls Hwy, Montebello, VA 24464

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Mixed: paved sections, gravel and forest service roads, old logging roads, and several miles of single Track trail.
Landmarks
Montebello Campground, Porters Ridge, Salt Log Gap, Mt. Pleasant National Scenic Area, Cow Camp Gap, Long Mountain Wayside, Hog Camp Gap, Elk Pond Mountain
Notable features
  • Long regarded as one of the best and toughest trail ultras in the eastern US
  • offers a 50 Miler (since 1983), 50K (added 2021) and 100K (added 2024)
  • Aid stations spaced at 1 to 9 mile intervals: 10 fully-stocked aid stations on the 50 Miler, 14 on the 100K, and several on the 50K
  • masters age categories (40-49, 50-59, 60+) recognised
  • Climbs through the Blue Ridge Mountains and George Washington National Forest with sustained mountain ascents
  • the 100K adds Panther Falls Road, Reservoir Road and SR607 extensions

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 17°CTypical temperature
  • 15 kphTypical wind
  • 1 mmTypical rainfall
  • 77Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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