Bel Monte Endurance Run 3.27.09

[dan]

I am reaching out to the extended running community in a search for knowledge on this race. There is a 25k, a 50k, and a 50-miler.

I am by no means an ultra-runner. But I have looked at the website for this race and would LOVE to do it. Looks like it fills up quick, and I am curious as to whether anyone has done it or has heard anything about it.

Jeremy first alerted me to it as we are trying to pick races for the spring. Anyone know anything?

Thanks in advance.

DAN

[Justin]

I'm not sure about my Spring plans, but I was more leaning towards a Spring marathon, then hit the ultra trail scene again. (I'd really like to actually have a good road marathon some day) I know a little about this race though. The Charlottesville Running Company are known to put on very well run races, but I believe you are right they do fill up pretty quickly. Bel Monte is a tough 50 miler, over 11,000 feet of climbing and descending. I believe only 1 guy has broken 8 hours.

You could always opt for the 50k, but really it would be hard for me to do that, if they offer a longer option I'd always take that one, why not right?

I plan on running the Highlands Sky 40 miler again in June if any of you guys are interested in that.

Justin

[kevinspradlin]

Check out www.wvmtr.org - capon Valley 50K in spring, as a lead-up to Highlands Sky. Don't know anything about Bel Monte - but Charlottesville's always a good place to visit