Promise Land
April 25th 2026
Lynchburg, VA
50 KM
The start/finish area is located at the Promise Land Youth Camp, which lies between Bedford & Big Island, Virginia off Highway 122. From the intersection of H 122 & 221 in Bedford, drive 8.9 miles east on 122 to the Millstone Tea Room. Turn left on Colton's Mill Road & go 1.8 miles. After crossing a one - lane bridge, turn left & go 1.6 miles to the Promise Land. From the intersection of 122 & 501 in Big Island, drive west 8.8 miles to the Millstone Tea Room & follow the directions above.
There will be five separate Aid Stations. Two of the aid stations; Cornelius Creek Trail Junction, & Sunset Fields will be passed twice, therefore aid can be received at seven points. Aid will include some type of replacement drink, soda, water, and a variety of food items.
Upcoming Races
Apr 25 2026
50 KM
8,000
8,000
ft.
Mixture
10:00 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
50 KM
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (M) | Top Result (F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/26/25 | 299 | 4:39:52 | 5:47:42 |
| 04/20/24 | 295 | 4:46:50 | 5:25:17 |
| 04/22/23 | 308 | 4:55:53 | 4:58:34 |
| 04/23/22 | 296 | 4:52:16 | 5:30:10 |
| 04/24/21 | 302 | 4:42:43 | 5:03:30 |
| 04/27/19 | 287 | 4:46:20 | 5:55:03 |
| 04/28/18 | 272 | 4:38:34 | 5:46:24 |
| 04/29/17 | 303 | 4:31:16 | 5:48:25 |
| 04/30/16 | 304 | 4:40:47 | 5:26:22 |
| 04/25/15 | 311 | 4:40:34 | 5:28:25 |
| 04/26/14 | 333 | 4:39:27 | 5:47:45 |
| 04/27/13 | 332 | 4:55:26 | 5:48:57 |
| 04/28/12 | 354 | 4:25:55 | 5:33:16 |
| 04/23/11 | 299 | 4:37:23 | 5:31:36 |
| 04/24/10 | 284 | 4:49:27 | 5:27:13 |
| 04/25/09 | 257 | 5:02:17 | 5:50:10 |
| 04/26/08 | 256 | 4:44:03 | 5:42:52 |
| 04/28/07 | 262 | 4:41:25 | 5:36:16 |
| 04/29/06 | 197 | 4:52:51 | 5:43:19 |
| 04/30/05 | 157 | 4:57:57 | 5:29:54 |
| 04/24/04 | 157 | 4:41:09 | 5:34:30 |
| 04/26/03 | 168 | 4:52:17 | 5:23:50 |
| 04/27/02 | 204 | 4:30:43 | 5:27:36 |
| 04/28/01 | 145 | 5:08:27 | 6:10:18 |
