Big Schloss 50K

Lost City, WV

The Big Schloss 50k race is a challenging loop within the George Washington National Forest on the West Virginia side of the Virginia border, south of Wardensville, West Virginia and west of Woodstock, Virginia. A waitlist will be developed if the event fills. In the usual tradition of a VHTRC fat ass event, the runners will be asked to bring a food or drink item to contribute to the common aid. You will receive an email detailing what to bring the week of the event. Course DescriptionThe course is a single clockwise loop around the Trout Run Valley, with a mix of single-track trails and some dirt roads. There are three aid stations. The highlight is the ascent of Big Schloss about 2/3 of the way into the loop, with panoramic 360° views of the surrounding ridges and valleys. The run will end at Picnic Pavilion A in the Trout Pond Recreation Area. We’ll be grilling brats, burgers and vegan fare for everyone, so plan to stick around after the run to cheer on your fellow finishers. It’s a