Dogwood Ultra Marathons
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Dogwood Ultra Marathon : March 20-22, 2026
The Dogwood Ultra Marathon takes place at Twin Lakes State Park in Green Bay, Virginia. The event is chip timed and offers multiple solo and relay formats over a short loop course. Relay teams may be same gender or mixed; 48-hour relays may include up to six members. The event includes a Parent Loop option (a short, essentially 5k loop) and a hiker category that counts toward distance finishes.
- 10 Mile : $50
- 12-Hour Solo : $120
- 24-Hour Solo : $150
- 48-Hour Solo : $235
- 12-Hour Relay : $170
- 24-Hour Relay : $200
- 48-Hour Relay : $300
- Parent Loop (5k) : $35
Course, services and rules
All events run the same 3.42-mile loop. Each loop has about 400 feet of elevation change and includes two stream crossings. Runners pass the start/finish on each lap; only complete laps count toward official distances. The race is cupless, but runners can leave a cup at the start/finish. There is one main aid station at the start/finish with hot food on a rotating basis, typical ultra foods, water, Tailwind, and soda. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
Packet pickup begins the evening before the race at a park shelter and continues at the start area. Primitive camping is available at the start line; the park also has cabins and a renovated campground. Nearest commercial lodging is in Farmville, about 30 minutes away. Pacers are permitted for solos under specified conditions; pacers are not allowed for relay teams. Awards are given for top finishers by gender in each distance and finishers of 50k, 50 miles, 100k, and 100 miles; 100-mile finishers receive a belt buckle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.