The Trail Half Marathon, the Trail Marathon, and the 50k Trail Ultra race courses will be a loop format which will offer challenging uphills, fast downhills and beautiful views at multiple points on the trail. Racers will run along creeks with waterfalls and through Rhododendron covered tunnels engulfing the trails. A loop will have a total elevation gain of 2700’ over 13 miles, the majority of which will be gained in the first four miles.

The 50K Ultra will entail 3 laps ((2)13+ mile laps + 6 mile loop); the Marathon 2 laps; and the Half Marathon 1 lap. There will be 1 aid station on top of the mountain, at the cabin overlook, at mile 3.5 with water only and 2 fully stocked aid stations at miles 9(mile 1 for the Six Miler) and 11.25 (mile 3.5 for the Six Miler) of each loop. They will have HEED water, flat cola, potatoes and salt, banana halves, and pretzels at each station. Ultra and Marathon runners will be able to stage supplies at the finish of the loop.

The Six Mile Trail race will be a single loop with a few challenging uphills, but mostly rolling terrain. This loop will have almost 1000' of elevation gain. This race will incorporate the last four miles of the other three event's loop with the addition of the Tobacco Hollow Ridge Trail at the start.

The loops for all the events are a little long by 0.3 +/- miles (more plus). There will be no extra charge for the bonus miles!

Why the loop format? The loop preserves a little piece of history. The half-marathon loop was designed as part of the Odyssey Off-Road Iron –distance Triathlon, in which competitors capped off 2.4 miles of swimming and 112 miles of biking with the trail marathon of two 13.1 mile loops. Numerous requests for the option to skip the swim and bike and to “just” run the loop led to creation of the Trail Running Rampage events.

Support personnel are not required but are encouraged. Each competitor can have up to two support personnel. Support crews are allowed to provide assistance only in the designated transition area. Support from anywhere else on the course will result in immediate disqualification. Only support personnel and athletes will be allowed in the transition area. Support personnel can feed the competitor, help competitor change clothes, and give gear, clothing and medical supplies to the competitor. You will be coming through the transition area between run loops and at the finish of the race. All transition gear will need to be kept in a properly marked bag (name/race number). You will be required to be self-sufficient in terms of fluids and nutrition as in an adventure race; however, there will be water, electrolyte drinks and food available on the run course and the transition area.

OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used outside the designated transition area.
PENALTY: Variable time penalty.

TRANSITION AREA:All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned area. No person shall interfere with another participant’s equipment or impede the progress of another participant. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers in the transition area (DQ!). PENALTY: Variable time penalty.

No refunds or deferals. We do allow bib transfers or change of events. Go to registration page and click on transfer to transfer bib to another person or change events. Be sure to purchase race insurance at checkout when registering to cover your entry fee in case you are unable to make your event.     

A 200 Runner limit is set by Douthat State Park. 

This event will sell out!

The race start and finish is at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson at Douthat State Park, Virginia.

Location: From I-64, take Exit 27 near Clifton Forge. Turn north onto State Route 629 (highway at exit ramp). Travel north three miles to the park entrance sign and another two miles to the park office. Get parking pass ($7) at main office or small building on main road at the main office (cash or check at small building). Drive through the park and follow signs to Camp Carson. Turn on to road at Camp Carson sign. The Discovery Center is at the end of the road.

ALL finishers will receive an Odyssey Pint mug. The Top 3 Male and Female winners in each event will recieve an Odyssey Headsweats hat. Winner will need to be present to receive prize.

Aug.11, 2025: Last day that a T-shirt is included with registration 

Sept 2, 2025: Online registration closes

Sept 5 & 6, 2024: On-site registration will be available for an additional $10 (cash or check only).

Friday, September 6, 2024
7:00pm - 9:00pm Racer registration and packet pick up at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson

Saturday, September 7, 2024
5:30am On-site registration and packet pick up opens at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson. On siteRegistration will close 45 minutes prior to the start of each event.

Race Brief 30 minutes before each race. All runners must be present.

7:00am 50K Ultra and Marathon RACE START at the Discovery Center

9:30 am Half Marathon RACE START at the Discovery Center

11:00am Six-Miler RACE START at the Discovery Center

12:30pm Post-Race Meal starts

1:00pm Awards Ceremony for Marathon, Half Marathon, 6 Miler

2:30pm 50k Ultra deadline for starting 3rd lap

6:00pm Official Race cut-off (all 4 distances)

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What is the refund and cancellation policy for the Trail Running Rampage?
No refunds for the Trail Running Rampage events. Odyssey Adventure Racing does not accept responsibility for refunds for cancellations in the event of natural or national emergencies. Natural emergencies may include, but are not limited to severe weather including heavy rain, snow, tornados, hurricanes, river flooding, heat spells and cold spells. National or international emergencies may include, but are not limited to military conflicts, terrorist attacks, security threats, war, and heightened security alerts.