Great Eastern Endurance Run
November 7th 2026
Lyndhurt, VA
40 Miles
GEER, or Great Eastern Endurance Run, is BACK after 15 years. Sherando Lake has been closed to events, but open again for GEER starting in 2025. This beloved ultra boasts one of the most scenic courses on the East Coast and is a must-do event.
The stunning course in the Blue Ridge Mountains makes it one of the most beautiful races in the USA
GEER includes three distances: 40 miles, 20 miles and 10 miles. The course is all single track trail and jeep roads with very little pavement around the Sherando Lake Recreation Area.
Upcoming Races
Nov 7 2026
40 Miles
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Additional Distances
This event also has the following sub ultra distances
20 Miles
10 Miles
Results
40 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/25 | 13 | 11:42:25 | 8:44:26 |
100 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/25/10 | 24 | 14:55:47 | 10:45:00 |
| 09/26/09 | 38 | 13:22:20 | 10:01:40 |
| 09/27/08 | 29 | 13:34:42 | 10:37:43 |
| 09/09/07 | 53 | 13:17:58 | 11:33:04 |
| 09/23/06 | 65 | 11:37:13 | 9:38:29 |
| 09/17/05 | 50 | 9:52:38 | 11:25:11 |
| 09/04/04 | 45 | 11:48:35 | 9:48:42 |

