Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run

0th Annual Yeti 100 Mile Endurance Run
Where Mountain Legends Are Born

Deep in the Appalachian mountains, where mist clings to ancient trails and stories echo through the hollows, a different kind of ultra was born. For ten years, the Yeti 100 has been more than just a race – it’s where first-timers find their ultra legs, speed demons chase sub-24 dreams, and strangers become trail family somewhere between dusk and dawn.

On September 26, 2025, we’re celebrating our 10th trip around the mountain sun on America’s most enchanting rails-to-trails course. Whether you’re eyeing your first buckle or hunting for that perfect PR, come write your chapter in our wild mountain tale.

Race Details
 

Start Time: 7:00 AM
Location: Abingdon, VA
Course: USATF Certified (VA19003MS)
Interactive Course Map: view on Ultrapacer
 

Race Timing
 

ZEN ARCADE TIMING provides professional chip timing for all YETI TRAIL RUNNERS events. From hourly races to 200-milers, their advanced systems ensure:

Precise timing accuracy
Real-time tracking
Up-to-date advanced displays
Live lap counting and splits
 
 

Perfect for Your First 100 or Sub-24 Quest
Rolling through Virginia’s mountain landscape, our accessible course features:

Crew-friendly access points throughout
Well-stocked aid stations where trail magic flourishes
Strategic placement along the nation’s only National Scenic Rails to Trail
Ideal terrain for steady pacing and strong finishes
 

Qualification Requirements
 

Completed 50 miles on foot within 12 months of race date, OR
Completed 100 miles within the last 2 years, OR
Registered for a qualifying 50-mile or 24-hour event in your 2024 race calendar
 

The Yeti Experience
Born from Appalachian roots, the Yeti 100 has grown into more than just an ultra – it’s a celebration of community spirit where:

Veteran trail runners share wisdom with first-timers

Aid station volunteers become family
Every finish line crossing tells a story
Mountain magic meets meticulous organization
 

Registration
 

Opens: January 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM EST

Complete race details: YetiTrailRunners.com

Review last year’s runner handbook for course insights and race expectations
Ten years of traditions, thousands of miles covered, countless dreams achieved. Come be part of this historic tenth running of the Yeti 100 – where every step writes another chapter in Appalachian ultra running history.

Part of the ‘From Start to Heart’ Series
The Yeti 100 stands as the crown jewel in our inaugural ‘From Start to Heart’ series – three iconic Appalachian ultras that capture the soul of mountain running. Series runners journey from the spring trails of Troublesome Hollow 50K, through the summer challenge of the Dam Yeti 50 Miler, culminating in this legendary fall hundred. Limited to just 50 dedicated Yetis, one series registration ($450) unlocks all three adventures.