Lyndhurst, Virginia · Saturday, November 7, 2026
The Great Eastern Endurance Run GEER is a running and ultra event held on Saturday, November 7, 2026. It is located in Lyndhurst, Virginia.
A mountain-built trek across Wintergreen’s rugged Blue Ridge slopes. Push your pace. Carry your weight. Move with the pack. The route weaves shaded single-track, rocky overlooks, and rolling ridgelines with sweeping valley views across Virginia’s high country.
Choose your distance: 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles, and complete in 10 hours to earn the coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf Medal. Toss on a 10, 20, or 35-lb weighted vest or ruck and unlock bonus finisher swag + serious bragging rights. The course will be extremely well marked with a fun post-trek party for everyone to enjoy!
Trek Day Information
UltraTrax Wintergreen kicks off at 7am on November 7, 2026. The starting line will be open from 7am to 10am with the post-trek party starting at 11am. It is not a race, but it is a timed event and walkers will have 10 hours to complete the course. Bibs can be mailed or picked up the morning of the event. **IF YOU REGISTER AFTER 10/20/26, BIBS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON. A friend or relative can pick up a bib if you can't attend. Complimentary parking is available onsite. Finishers will receive a custom t-shirt and velcro patch. Level 3 and 4 participants will also qualify to earn our coveted UltraTrax Grey Wolf medal. Refreshments and food will be available after the race.
Event Highlights
Exhilarating Trails: Experience an incredible loop trail across Wintergreen's scenic wooded terrain, offering stunning views and varied hiking paths.
All Level Challenge: UltraTrax is designed for beginners and experienced athletes alike. Bring a friend and level up the route by adding weight to carry!
Fun Atmosphere: Enjoy the lively setting with fellow adventurers. Spectators and participants can also enjoy on site activities like zip lines, waterpark, mountain coaster, and more!
Delicious Base Camp Food: Base Camp welcomes guests a relaxing and energetic area to celebrate with friends and family.
Mission Driven
UltraTrax is committed to making a positive impact beyond its events. A portion of all proceeds is donated to the Conservation Lands Foundation.
About MMTR After 40+ years, several course changes, and thousands of finishers, MMTR still lives up to its reputation of being one of the “best trail races in the East!” The course begins and ends in Montebello, VA at the Montebello Campground. Runners will run the historical MMTR course backwards towards the Mount Pleasant Loop utilizing both old and new trails. The course then meanders southward over various dirt and gravel roads in the National Forest. With the course changes this year, runners will spend more time in the mountains and on single track, with less time on gravel roads. Near Mount Pleasant runners will travel along the Old Hotel Trail following old jeep roads towards Long Mountain Wayside. Leaving Long Mountain aid station, the second half includes dirt & old logging roads as well as several miles of beautiful single track trail. Upon reaching the last aid station at Porters Ridge, runners course downhill for 3.5 miles toward the finish on Rt 56 and Montebello Campground.
The entire MMTR course traverses some of the most beautiful areas in the Blue Ridge right around peak fall foliage.National Geographic Map #789 (Lexington / Blue Ridge Mts.) is the best topographic map for the area.. 2026 Updates Camp Site Map hereCamping: Site specific camping reservations are available right here on Ultrasignup! This system allows you the peace of mind to know what campsite you will be in, regardless of when you arrive, and to pay for the site when you register for the race. (Cabin rentals are still handled through the Montebello Campground. Please contact them directly for pricing and availability.) Training run: Dates: October - 2026 dates TBD. We will be starting at the Montebello Store, 7:00 am. We will be parking behind the US Post Office building. It’s an out-and-back training run with streamers hung at important turns along the course. Most runners will turn around at Forest Valley (18 miles) or Salt Log Gap (20 miles). Trail work: Dates: October - 2026 Dates TBD.
We'll likely start early and drive a lot of the course. Email [email protected] if you are interested in helping with trail work. Updates will also be posted to the MMTR Instagram page. Pre/Post Race: We welcome all runners to the pre-race briefing in Montebello, Va if you can attend. We have had a great turnout, enjoyed pizza, maybe a “speech” from Horton, and the company of fellow ultra-runners. There will be a post-race meal at the finish line for all finishers. Event's current local time: 5:00 AM ET
The Fall Foliage race has taken place in Waynesboro for over 40 years. The course takes you on a brisk fall run through the charming neighborhoods and a scenic riverside greenway path. Fall is a beautiful time in the Shenandoah Valley and the perfect time for this family friendly race. Your registration includes aid stations along the course, finish line refreshments, and a post-race awards ceremony. Each participant will also receive a custom finishers medal and a long sleeve race shirt.
The Fall Foliage 10K is the 4th and final race in the 4-race series. Why run just one when you can run all four! To learn more and sign up for other Run the Valley race series races visit www.RuntheValley.com (Run the Valley Race Series races include:
Mad Anthony Mud Run (February)
Park to Park 1/2 Marathon (April)
Summer Sweat 5K (July)
Fall Foliage 10K (October)