Entry opens on Thursday October 1, 2026

The Bull Run Occoquan Trail meanders through a sea of bluebells.

Mark VanDyke

A 50 mile trail run traversing forested, rolling terrain during the height of Virginia’s spring beauty.

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  • Sun Apr 4, 2027 at 6:30 am
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    Entry opens on Thu Oct 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
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Bull Run Run is one of the oldest 50 mile races in the country. The accessible course, reasonable entry fee of $125, and 13-hour time limit makes it an excellent first 50 miler. Please use the navigation menu at the bottom of the page to explore the BRR web site.

A contemporaneous map of the first battle, July 1861. This part of the map shows the entire course of the Bull Run Run as well as the scene of the battle itself. We have marked some important points on our course in red. The map was published in Washington in 1861 and comes from the Library of Congress.

Bull Run Run 50 Miler is proud to be Trail Sisters approved! We offer equal podiums and awards, menstrual products at aid stations, and more! See our FAQs for details.

Like all of our races, the BRR 50 complies with the VHTRC’s Event Participant Medical Policy and Policy on Race Cancellation.

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