The Reverse Ring
February 20th 2027
Massanutten Mountains, VA
71 Miles
Entry is open ONLY to members of the Fellowship of The Ring. Please read through the event details and then, if you are eligible and available, we know you will want to join us for this highlight of the winter running season!
This late February tradition is back again to haunt a handful or two of trail runners this year – the Reverse Ring. The Reverse Ring is a roughly 71-mile counter-clockwise circuit of the Massanutten Trail. The “invitational” label means that there is one important requirement to get in: a runner must have successfully completed a fall running of The Ring and be a member of the “Fellowship of The Ring.” Very simple — and an absolute requirement. (List of Fellowship Members)
Upcoming Races
Feb 20 2027
71 Miles
13,500
13,500
ft.
Single Loop
6 Aid
Stations
4
Elevation Rating
Very hilly, ~7500-12,500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
71 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/26 | 13 | 16:16:00 | 14:44:00 |
| 02/22/25 | 13 | 16:16:00 | 14:44:00 |
| 02/24/24 | 10 | 26:20:00 | 15:43:00 |
| 02/25/23 | 10 | 21:38:00 | 17:22:00 |
| 02/26/22 | 11 | 22:30:00 | 17:15:02 |
| 02/22/20 | 18 | 21:31:00 | 15:25:00 |
| 02/23/19 | 9 | 19:39:00 | 14:31:00 |
| 02/24/18 | 19 | 26:53:00 | 15:41:00 |
| 02/25/17 | 28 | 16:27:00 | 13:46:00 |
| 02/27/16 | 20 | 16:54:00 | 16:51:00 |
| 02/22/14 | 10 | 23:45:00 | 17:39:00 |
| 02/23/13 | 18 | 21:47:00 | 16:28:00 |
| 02/26/11 | 10 | 24:30:00 | 14:57:00 |
| 02/21/09 | 13 | 20:37:00 | 14:58:00 |
| 02/23/08 | 10 | 21:11:00 | 20:04:00 |
| 02/24/07 | 3 | 23:34:00 | |
| 02/25/06 | 10 | 20:48:00 | 19:26:00 |