2024 Massanutten Trail Work Party
Last Saturday, 18 volunteers coordinated by the VHTRC help clear trails in the Massanutten Mountains. Together, we cleared 29.6 miles of trail, removed 56(!) trees, and contributed 140.5 hours of labor to our public lands.
Read more2024 C&O Canal 100 mile race report
The annual C&O Canal 100 miler was held in Maryland over the weekend of April 27-28. Lo and behold we have not one but TWO reports from competitors in the race. First up: frequent contributor John Calabrese on his finish in the 2024 race.
Read moreC&O 100: From DNF to Destiny
Sam has shared with us the second of two race reports from the 2024 C&O Canal 100 Miler. She provides the perspective of a runner who fell short of her goal, but still found the race to be a satisfying experience.
Read moreCalabrese Corner: The Reverse Ring
Our intrepid trail reporter, John Calabrese, capped off an amazing February of tackling big winter mountain challenges with a finish at the Reverse Ring. This newly-minted Master of The Ring has shared his thoughts on the race in the latest installment of the Calabrese Corner.
Read moreOur New Bull Run Run 50 Miler Race Director
The Board of the Virginia Happy Trails Running Club is very excited to announce the new race director for the Bull Run Run 50 Miler, Lauren Gabler Masterson!
Read moreReturn of Robot Knee - The Reverse Ring
The reports are coming in from the Reverse Ring 2024: The Year of the Snowy Surprise. Hear now from Nick Neakrase, actually, newly minted Master of The Ring Nick Neakrase, if you please …
Read moreWillis River
In the latest installment of the Calabrese Corner, John Calabrese managed to emerge from the bogs of central Virginia and submit the following report on his run at the Willis River 50k, held on Sunday January 28, 2024
Read moreSearch for the new Bull Run Run RD
This will be Katie and Quatro’s last year directing the Bull Run Run 50 miler. One of the first actions that the newly elected VHTRC Bored is now tasked with taking on is finding a replacement(s) for the 2025 race (and beyond!). Ivory Lira has posted the following advert seeking applicants!
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