Hashawha runners make their way across the rolling fields during the 2010 race.
Alan Gowen
Entry
- Distances
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- Entry schedule
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Thu Jan 1, 2026 at 9:00 am
Initial application opens
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Sat Jan 10, 2026 at 9:00 pm
Initial application closes
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Sat Jan 10, 2026
Lottery
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Sat Jan 10, 2026 at 9:00 am
Pay entry fee / join wait list opens
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Registration
New for 2026, Hashawha Hills entry will be hosted on Ultrasignup (https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132742)
In the past, when we had a first come first-served registration system, we were a little embarrassed by the speed with which Hashawha Hills filled up. Because the race filled so quickly, we felt it wasn’t as fair as we would have liked it to be. In the spirit of fairness we now use the lottery system that the VHTRC previously used to use for the Bull Run Run and the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. Hashawha is now the only VHTRC event to use this entry system.
The lottery for the 2027 running of Hashawha Hills will open on Jan 1, 2027 and will be open for 10 days.
The wait list is prioritized. The priorities will give wait list priority to prior finishers and volunteers.
Entry Fee
In 2010 and 2011 the entry fee was an exorbitant $20.00. We really wanted to be sure runners got their money’s worth, so in 2012 the entry fee was reduced to $19.85. In 2013 we reduced the fee again to $19.75, and in 2014 to $19.65, and in 2015 we dropped down to a ridiculous $19.55. The entry fee was reduced to an unbelievable $19.45 in 2016. Do you notice a trend here? The insanity continues! In 2017 the entry was a paltry $19.35. In 2018, the entry fee was a just plain stupid $19.25. It was $19.15 in 2019 and $19.05 in 2020. (We did not hold the event in 2021.) Now hold onto your hats, because we will reduce the entry fee yet again. The entry fee for 2026 will be a mind blowing $18.55!
What You Get For Your Entry Fee
You will receive a great trail race with a very well-marked route, well-stocked aid stations, and hot post race food and drink indoors. All finishers will receive a beautiful Hashawha Hills mug, hand made by a local potter. There will be special awards for the top male and female finishers.
Refunds
We will give refunds (less five dollars) to those who notify us of their withdrawal by the date on the ultrasignup.com/register.aspx. To withdraw, follow the instructions in the entry email from ultrasignup. There must be someone on the wait list to take the place of the person who withdraws for a refund to be issued.