North Mountain Trail Marathon

The North Mountain Trail Marathon is an inaugural running event set in New Castle, VA, featuring a challenging 26-mile course with significant elevation gain, touted as one of the hardest trail marathons in the U.S. Designed for runners, hikers, and ruckers, the marathon emphasizes a 100% finishing rate with a 12-hour cutoff. Participants are required to carry mandatory gear for safety and adhere to Leave No Trace principles.

Unique awards include 24k gold-plated challenge coins. The event promotes community respect and safety, especially during the hunting season, and offers a separate division for ruckers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.