Troublesome Hollow 50K/25K

Where Appalachian Legends Begin

In the heart of Southwest Virginia, where country music found its voice and the Yeti first learned to roam, lies a trail that echoes with stories. Troublesome Hollow isn't just a race – it's a journey through the birthplace of both country music and Yeti Trail Running, where swinging bridges sway over crooked rivers and fire towers touch the mountain sky.

Race Details

50K Mountain Magic
Saturday, April 10th, 2027 - 50K Adventure

• Start Time: 8:00 AM (Early start option: 7:00 AM)
• Location: 7720 Rich Valley, Bristol, VA
• Cut-off: 9:59:59 (Super generous!)

25K Mountain Holler
Saturday, April 10th, 2027 - 25K

• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Mendota Trailhead
• Cut-off: 5:00

Course Highlights

• Flat and fast riverside trails
• Iconic swinging bridges and trestles (hard bridges available for the less adventurous)
• One "small" hill to the famous fire tower where life gets discussed and the moon gets howled at
• 25K runners enjoy the scenic Mendota to Benhams section with double crossings of the famous swinging bridge

Race Weekend Info

50K Packet Pick-Up

• Date: April 9th, 2027
• Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Location: Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 101 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201
• Bonus: Stay for the country music history movie!

25K Packet Pick-Up

Race morning at 7:00 AM

Why Troublesome Hollow?

Every heart in Appalachia holds dear memories of a Troublesome Hollow or Creek. We chose this name so that everyone who ventures here, local or visitor, carries home a piece of Southwest Virginia's soul in their story.

Lodging

• Race Start/Finish Proximity: Econo Lodge, 940 Commonwealth Ave, Bristol, VA


• Downtown Options: DiscoverBristol.org/stay

Course Details

• Aid stations stocked with mountain hospitality
• Early starters: Be prepared to beat aid station setup if you're swift!

Race Timing

Event's current local time: 10:52 PM ET