Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra and Ultra Relay

The Crooked Road 24-Hour Ultra is a challenging and rewarding 24-hour ultramarathon that tests your endurance to the limit. Located in Rocky Mount, Virginia, just 40 minutes south of Roanoke, this race takes place on a scenic, mostly flat 1.178-mile loop course comprised of a non-paved cinder track. The path winds through Waid Park, along the Pigg River, and around many of the athletic fields at Waid. More than just a race, it's an experience. Named for Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, "The Crooked Road," the race embodies the spirit of perseverance and the supportive community found along Virginia's musical highways. Whether you're aiming to complete your first ultramarathon or aiming to push your personal best, the Crooked Road 24-Hour Ultra offers a unique opportunity to challenge yourself and achieve something extraordinary. Here's what you can expect: A well-maintained, mostly flat, USATF Certified loop course suitable for runners of all levels.A supportive and encouraging race atmosphere.Overnight camping for participants the night before and during the race.An aid station stocked with food, drinks, and supplies to keep you going.Space for you to set up your own personal aid station.Recognition for reaching milestones throughout the race, including a belt buckle awarded to those who conquer 100 miles.Join us on this journey and discover the spirit of the Crooked Road!The setting for the Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra is Waid Park in Franklin County, Virginia, just outside the Town of Rocky Mount. It is a 40 minute drive south of Roanoke. The course is a 1.178 mile mostly flat loop on a crushed-cinder path. The course is USATF certified (VA17001BDS).