Schedule of Events

Download the printable HB2T training calendar for the final two months of 2025 below!

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET: Kick off race month with Coach Caleb and Race Director Becky!

Caleb will answer taper and race preparation questions as you begin to prepare to take on the 50 Mile, 50K, or 50 Mile Relay, and Becky will answer questions about race weekend.

Join the Clinic on Google Meet

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pvn-jmnn-isb
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 754-900-4248‬ PIN: ‪157 362 874‬#

Mandatory Athlete Virtual Pre Race Meetings

Athletes can choose which night to attend (you only need to attend one virtual meeting)

Monday, May 12th, 2025 - 8:00 PM EST

Join the Meeting on Google Meet:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ozh-zhsz-dtf
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 413-961-2457‬ PIN: ‪121 771 853‬#

Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 6:00 PM EST

Join with Google Meet:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xeh-oask-dsn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 302-317-1859‬ PIN: ‪835 438 123‬#

Race Weekend

Saturday, May 17th, 2025

Location: Montgomery Community Center, 612 3rd Ave. Montgomery, WV 25136

Packet pickup starting at 4:00 PM EST - 6:30 PM EST
Q & A with Race Directors 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM, & 6:00 PM
Pre-race dinner at 5:45 PM EST

Race Day - Sunday, May 18, 2025

Race morning packet pick-up:
- 3:30 - 4:30 am - 14 hour 50M athletes
- 4:45 - 5:45 am - 12.75 hour 50M athletes
- 5:45 - 6:45 am - 50K athletes
50 Mile Race Start Time - 14 hour limit: 4:45 am (not eligible for awards)
50 Mile Race Start Time - 12.75 hour limit: 6:00 am (eligible for awards)
- We have two start times for the 50 mile race because we want everyone to have the opportunity to "beat the train" but do not want everyone to have to start at 4:45 am. We also do not want earlier finishers to have to wait hours for the train.
50 Kilometer Race Start Time: 7:00 am
Last Finisher: 6:45 PM
Train leaves the station: 6:59 PM
- We do not control the trains. This is a reliable schedule and is rarely late. But if Amtrak is delayed, athletes' departure will be delayed as well.
Post Race Party in Montgomery: ~ 8 PM when the train arrives!
Awards will be presented as overall and age group winners cross the finish line

Previous Meetings

Racing the Train: HB2T Trailblazers Live
Monday, March 10, 2025 @ 7:00 PM EST

Join our Trailblazers for a deep dive into all things Highball to Thurmond! We’ll cover race-day strategy, pacing, gear choices, and the mental side of ultrarunning. Expect insights on fueling for a long day in the Gorge, tackling the climbs, and what makes this race unique—including history, wildlife, and that all-important race-to-the-finish against the train. Whether you're looking for practical advice or just some inspiration, this is your chance to ask questions and get ready to take on the challenge!

Video Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1olMS8O2CtDEhClJ2ciBu2cD7wcrd-pli/view?usp=drive_link

Q&A Summary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18iVSPFc8hYlyiwqLuISII3Fk6uDdcCROWmKfGOnjqOY/edit?usp=sharing

In-Call Messages: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14sc4hfCvjht_yzJEs2jWj05uXbRrWtjb/view?usp=sharing (Running conversation with recommendations and ideas.)

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.