2026 has gotten off to a great start for the VHTRC; all four events (Red Eye, MMT Training Academy 1, Waterfall, and BRR Baby Bull 1) were all successfully run despite the challenges that come with running in the mid-Atlantic during the winter. Reports on the MLK Weekend runs have been posted, including a fun bonus report from Mike Bur’s dog, Rocky!
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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!
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Denise Freeman offers her perspective on her first go at the VHTRC’s iconic Women’s Half Marathon, held on Saturday September 9, 2023.
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The race is the morning of 9/9 at Fountainhead Regional Park.
Read moreResults for yesterday’s thirteenth annual running of the Hashawha Hills 50 km Trail Run are here.
Read moreEntry into the Hashawha Hills 50 km Trail Run is now open.
Read moreThe 2021 race is canceled but, if there is sufficient interest, we may have a virtual event on the weekend of February 27–28 where runners can run the course on their own.
Read moreRedeye is a low-key event this year. MMT #1 and Waterfall will go on with tweaks, as will Hashawha Hills. The Awards Party is canceled.
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon, so the VHTRC board and race directors have decided to cancel The Women’s Half Marathon, Catherine’s Furnace, Martha Moats Baker, and all other VHTRC events in July and August.
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Andy Jones-Wilkins wrote a piece highlighting MMT on iRunFar. It captures well the essence of MMT.
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