The Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Run will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 4:00 AM, starting at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Fort Valley, VA. The course is a measured loop trail through the Massanutten Mountains, Shenandoah River Valley, and Fort Valley Virginia, featuring 14 significant climbs and 14,000 feet of elevation gain. The terrain includes pavement, gravel roads, single‑track trails, ATV trails, logging roads, rocks, streams, and mud. The Old Dominion is one race in the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning series.
| Distance | Start Time | Elevation Gain | Silver Buckle Cutoff | Final Cutoff | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 4:00 AM | 14,000 ft | 24 hours | 28 hours | Pavement, gravel, single‑track, ATV trails, rocks, streams, mud |
All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The Old Dominion is described as more than just a race — it stands for tradition, individual challenge against a difficult course, hot and humid weather, and the 24‑hour time limit (with a 28‑hour final cutoff). The event honors past and future runners and the volunteers who help every year. Registration closed on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET; a waitlist is available.
The Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Run on June 6, 2026, in Fort Valley, VA, is a 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with 14,000 ft of gain, varied terrain, and a 24‑hour silver buckle cutoff, part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning series.
Jun 06, 2026
Distance — 160.9K
Type — Running
04:00
$280.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Fort Valley.
Learn more about the host city, Fort Valley.
Fort Valley is a mountain valley located primarily in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It is often called "valley within a valley" as it lies between the two arms of the northern part of the Blue Ridge Mountain range in the Shenandoah Valley in the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians geological zone.
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