Hashawha Hills 50km Trail Run
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31 miles of trails, old woods roads, open fields, and plenty of hills with a couple of stream crossings thrown in just for fun.
The course is two identical 16mi ish loops has about two miles of asphalt, three miles of gravel road, and 26 miles of trail. The course is mostly single track trails along with some old woods roads and open fields. The entire course is runnable. There are no mountains, no rocks, and no roots, but there are a few stream crossings (you will get your feet wet) and never ending small hills to wear you down with a few bigger hills thrown in just for fun. The scenery changes from mostly woods to meadows and open fields with beautiful views of rolling farmland. The course will be well marked for the entire distance; however, runners will have to pay attention to remain on course.
Entry
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 2026 running of Hashawha Hills will open on Jan 1, 2026 and will be open for 10 days.
The wait list is prioritized. The priorities will give wait list priority to prior finishers.
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 Entry Start Page. To withdraw, go to the withdrawal page (link at the top of the entry page). There must be someone on the wait list to take the place of the person who withdraws for a refund to be issued.
The Lottery
Upon entry to the lottery, each runner will be assigned a random number. On January 13, we look at how the Dow Jones Industrial Average closes and use the last 3 numbers and proceed in an up or down direction corresponding with how the Dow closed. EXAMPLE: the Dow closed UP at 42,297.12. We use the three least significant digits, so our number is 712, and we count up. Entry is then offered to the first 120 runners and the rest are placed on the wait list. Remember that the lottery results merely give you the right to join the entrants or wait list. You must take action to join either list through an email you receive from Ultrasignup. You must act by January 24 at 9 pm.
The VHTRC Entry Process
The VHTRC uses an entry system designed to promote fairness and transparency, and also to avoid anxiety on the day that registration opens. Our system is a bit different. Some questions and answers:
Am I Going to Get In?
You have a shot at entry only if you complete both steps of our entry process.
Step 1: Apply for entry.
Step 2: Come back later to pay - either as an entrant or to join the wait list.
Why Isn't Entry First-Come, First-Served?
We don't like obsessively refreshing our browser 15 seconds after a entry opens either! So we designed our entry system to promote fairness, transparency, and above all, calm. For more information about the VHTRC's entry system, check out the detailed explanation.
Prior Finishers and Volunteers: Prior finishers and volunteers have the same chance as anyone else in winning the lottery. They do, however, have priority on the wait list if they lose the lottery. If you are a prior finisher or volunteer, be sure that we know when you apply for entry. If you don't get in this year, come volunteer to have a priority next year!
Event's current local time: 2:39 PM ET
