Long Creek 60k

The Long Creek 60k and 30k takes place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, within First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event explores the park's diverse ecosystems, including maritime forests, cypress swamps, salt marshes, and bay shorelines. Runners follow a route covering all nine scenic trails, with portions of the course running directly along the beach of Broad Bay. Both the 60k (two loops) and the 30k (one loop) have a 10-hour time limit, and finishers receive a custom award upon completion.

Virginia Beach is a coastal city with a population of approximately 455,000. The demographic makeup of the city is approximately 64.2% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 8.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 7.1% Asian. The median annual household income is about $87,500. Geographically, First Landing State Park is the most visited state park in Virginia, marking the site where English colonists first landed in 1607. The terrain for the race includes sandy paths, wooden boardwalks, and dirt trails with moderate elevation changes over coastal dunes. Weather in late April in Virginia Beach typically features average lows of 11°C (52°F) and highs of 21°C (70°F). Humidity can be high given the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay, which may influence exertion levels over the longer 60k distance.

The race operates as a cupless event to minimize environmental impact on the state park. Participants receive a 200ml collapsible cup at packet pickup for use at the three designated aid stations, which provide water, Tailwind, soda, and various endurance foods. The course is precisely marked as it transitions between major trail segments like Long Creek, Osmanthus, and Bald Cypress. Registration is managed through UltraSignup and closes three days prior to the event. The race is a significant draw for regional trail runners, consistently producing competitive times on a course that balances technical footwork with flat, fast seaside stretches.