Hellgate
· starts 6:30 AM
Big Island, VA
Hellgate is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Big Island, Virginia. The next edition is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM. The race gives its climbing as 11,001 ft (3,353 m); measured from its course file, it's 15,735 ft (4,796 m). It starts at 855 ft (260 m) above sea level. Its high point is 3,560 ft (1,085 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on April 1, 2025. The field is about 200 runners.
There are 17 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Virginia. Hellgate climbs about 177 ft a mile (34 m per km), flatter than 75% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Hellgate
When is Hellgate 2026?
Hellgate 2026 is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM local time.
Where is Hellgate?
Hellgate is held in Big Island, Virginia.
How long is Hellgate?
Hellgate is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 67 miles.
How much elevation gain does Hellgate have?
Hellgate has 11,001 ft (3,353 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Hellgate a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Hellgate is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
How do you get into Hellgate?
Hellgate has open registration. Registration opened on April 1, 2025.
What is the weather usually like at Hellgate?
Around Hellgate's date, the day's high is typically about 48°F (9°C) and the low about 31°F (-1°C), averaged over recent years.
How many aid stations does Hellgate have?
Hellgate's course has 9 aid stations after the start.
Where can I see the Hellgate elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Hellgate's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Hellgate?
Hellgate climbs about 177 ft a mile (34 m per km), flatter than 75% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Virginia?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Virginia include Devil Dog Ultras (December 5, 2026), Freight Train 100k/50k (December 5, 2026) and Bel Monte Endurance Races (March 20, 2027).
Other races in Virginia
- Devil Dog Ultras 100K · Dec 5, 2026
- Freight Train 100k/50k 100K · Dec 5, 2026
- Bel Monte Endurance Races 50 Miler · Mar 20, 2027
- Bull Run Run 50 Miler 50 Mile · Apr 3, 2027
- New River Trail Races 100K · Apr 9, 2027
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