Trail Running
Odyssey Trail Running Rampage
50K · Marathon · Half Marathon · 6 Miler
September 11, 2027 · Douthat State Park, VA · 200 Runner Limit
Four great trail running races to bring in Fall — some of the best trails in the Southeast at a gorgeous state park nestled in the mountains of Virginia.
Overview
The Odyssey Trail Running Rampage will bring in Fall with four great trail running races: the 50K Ultra, the Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the Six-Miler. These trail races will give athletes the opportunity to run on some of the best trails in the Southeast at a gorgeous state park nestled in the mountains of Virginia — Douthat State Park. Get together with family and friends this weekend at Douthat State Park to enjoy hiking, mountain biking, paddling, fishing, and relaxing.
We are excited to be part of the Virginia State Park Adventure Series, where athletes can compete at different events at Virginia State Parks to earn points to win prizes at the end of the year.
The 50K Ultra, the Marathon, and the Half Marathon race courses will be a loop format offering challenging uphills, fast downhills and beautiful views at multiple points on the trail. Racers will run along creeks with waterfalls and through Rhododendron-covered tunnels engulfing the trails. The loop will have a total elevation gain of 2,700 feet over 13 miles, the majority of which will be gained in the first three miles. The 50K Ultra will entail 3 loops (two Half Marathon loops plus one 6 mile loop); the Marathon 2 loops; and the Half Marathon 1 loop.
There will be 1 aid station on top of the mountain, at the cabin overlook, at mile 3.5 with water only, and 2 fully stocked aid stations at miles 9 (mile 1 for the Six Miler) and 11.25 (mile 3.5 for the Six Miler) of each loop. They will have HEED water, flat cola, potatoes and salt, banana halves, and pretzels at each station. Ultra and Marathon runners will be able to stage supplies at the finish of the loop.
The Six Mile Trail race will be a single loop with a few challenging uphills, but mostly rolling terrain. This loop will have over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. This race will incorporate the last five miles of the other three events' loop with the addition of the Tobacco Hollow Ridge Trail at the start. The loops for all of the events are a little long by 0.3 +/- miles (more plus). There will be no extra charge for the bonus miles!
Why the loop format?
The loop preserves a little piece of history. The half marathon loop was designed as part of the Odyssey Off-Road Iron-Distance Triathlon, in which competitors capped off 2.4 miles of swimming and 112 miles of biking with the trail marathon of two 13.1 mile loops. Numerous requests for the option to skip the swim and bike and to "just" run the loop led to creation of the Trail Running Rampage events.
No DNFs
This is a unique race in that it takes a page from fixed time distances. Once a runner completes 1 loop (every loop is approximately 13+ miles) you are counted as a finisher. You sign up for the distance you want. As long as you complete a loop you will be counted as a finisher for a lesser distance. The idea behind this is to encourage new trail runners to aim high. In other words, if you sign up for the 50K and only complete 2 loops, you will be credited as a marathon finisher.
Every finisher will receive a finisher's award. You receive an award for the distance you complete. If you are a drop-down finisher (i.e. signed up for the 50K but only finished 26 miles) you are ineligible for a Top 3 prize. Top 3 prizes will be awarded for male and female for each distance.
Distances
50K
31+ miles — three loops (two Half Marathon loops + one 6 mile loop)
Marathon
26.2 miles — two Half Marathon loops
Half Marathon
13.1 miles — one loop
Six-Miler
6.0 miles — single loop with mostly rolling terrain
Included
- Well-marked course
- Chip timing
- Performance wicking T-shirt
- Post-race dinner — chicken with all the fixings or bean soup and salad, and homemade desserts
- Well-stocked aid stations — HEED water, flat cola, potatoes and salt, banana halves, and pretzels
- Awards for Top 3 Male and Female winners in each race
- Odyssey pint mug to ALL finishers
- Enthusiastic volunteers
Course Information
Course maps and descriptions
Course maps with profiles and full course descriptions are published with the race materials.
- 50K Ultra Course Description
- Half Marathon Loop Course Map with Profile (the Marathon does 2 Half Marathon loops)
- Half Marathon Loop Course Description
- 6 Miler Course Map with Profile
- 6 Miler Course Description
Prizes
ALL finishers will receive an Odyssey pint mug. The Top 3 Male and Female winners in each event will receive an award. Winners will need to be present to receive their award.
Venue & Directions
The Discovery Center at Camp Carson
Douthat State Park, 14239 Douthat State Park Road, Millboro, VA 24460
Race check-in and start/finish is at The Discovery Center at Camp Carson at Douthat State Park. Douthat State Park trail guide and general facilities guide maps are available from the park.
- 1
From I-64, take Exit 27 near Clifton Forge. Turn north onto State Route 629 (highway at exit ramp). Travel north three miles to the park entrance sign and another two miles to the park office.
- 2
Get a parking pass ($7) at the main office or the small building on the main road at the main office (cash or check at the small building). Drive through the park and follow signs to Camp Carson. Turn on to the road at the Camp Carson sign. The Discovery Center is at the end of the road.
Fees
Runner limit — 200 spots
- 50K60 spots
- Marathon30 spots
- Half Marathon65 spots
- Six-Miler55 spots
| Registration window | 50K | Marathon | Half Marathon | Six-Miler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Until 12/31/25 | $95 | $85 | $75 | $50 |
| 1/1/26 – 3/31/26 | $105 | $95 | $85 | $60 |
| 4/1/26 – 6/2/26 | $110 | $100 | $90 | $65 |
| 6/3/26 – 8/4/26 | $115 | $105 | $95 | $70 |
| 8/5/26 – 9/9/26 | $120 | $110 | $100 | $75 |
| Same day — cash or check only | $130 | $120 | $110 | $85 |
- Fees are per PERSON. Processing fee not included.
- No refunds or deferrals. We do allow bib transfers or changes of events — go to the registration page and click on transfer to transfer your bib to another person or change events.
- Be sure to use Ticketguardian when registering to cover your entry fee in case you are unable to make your event.
- Runner limits are set by Douthat State Park. Spots limits are based on past registrations. This event will sell out!
Important Dates
- Aug. 9, 2027Last day that a T-shirt is included with registration
- Sept. 8, 2027Online registration closes
- Sept. 10 & 11, 2027On-site registration will be available for an additional $10 (cash or check only)
Schedule
Friday, September 10, 2027
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Racer registration and packet pick-up at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson
Saturday, September 11, 2027
5:30am
On-site registration and packet pick-up opens at the Discovery Center at Camp Carson. On-site registration will close 45 minutes prior to the start of each event. Race brief 30 minutes before each race — all runners must be present.
7:00am
50K Ultra and Marathon RACE START at the Discovery Center
9:30am
Half Marathon RACE START at the Discovery Center
11:00am
Six-Miler RACE START at the Discovery Center
12:00pm
Post-race meal starts
12:30pm
Awards Ceremony for Marathon, Half Marathon, and 6 Miler
3:30pm
50K Ultra deadline for starting 3rd lap
6:00pm
Official race cut-off (all 4 distances)
Lodging
Register early — camp sites fill up 6 months in advance at Douthat State Park. Overnight facilities at Douthat State Park include camping and cabins of various sizes. For information on these accommodations and to make a reservation, reserve online at www.dcr.state.va.us/parks/douthat or call 1-800-933-PARK. Other camping is available near Douthat State Park, and The Red Lantern Inn is located in Clifton Forge. Hotels within a half-hour drive can be found in Covington, Virginia.
Bed & Breakfasts
Anderson Cottage
540.839.2975
208 Old Germantown Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484
23 miles
Fort Lewis Lodge
540.925.2314
603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro, VA 24460
28 miles
Grand View Bed & Breakfast
561.861.7124
198 Grand View Drive, Hot Springs, VA 24445
27 miles
Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast
540.839.3178
2241 Hidden Valley Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484
28 miles
Inn at Gristmill Square
540.839.2231
124 Old Mill Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484
23 miles
King's Victorian Inn & Cottages
540.839.3134
8883 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
26 miles
Vine Cottage Inn
540.839.2422 or 800.410.9755
7402 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
28 miles
Warm Springs Inn
540.839.5351
12968 Sam Snead Highway, Warm Springs, VA 24484
22 miles
Cottages, Cabins & Condominiums
Alvey Cottage
804.282.8822 / 804.754.6445
11205 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
24 miles
Apple Horse Farm
540.962.3715
5921 Hot Springs Road, Hot Springs, VA 24445
20 miles
Bath Villas at the Meadows
540.839.2124
101 Meadows Drive, Warm Springs, VA 24484
23 miles
Big Bend Farm
540.997.5661
411 Big Bend Farm Road, Millboro, VA 24460
18 miles
Cabin by the Creek
540.468.2075
8783 Big Valley Road, Bolar, VA 24484
25 miles
Clarkson & Wallace Vacation Rentals
540.839.2609
Coffee Pot Lodge
540.997.0308
157 Coffee Pot Road, Millboro, VA 24460
22 miles
Fort Lewis Lodge
540.925.2314
603 Old Plantation Way, Millboro, VA 24460
27 miles
Garden Cottage
540.839.2912
3 Old Mill Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484
23 miles
Garth Newel Music Center
540.839.5018
403 Garth Newel Music Center, Hot Springs, VA 24445
25 miles
Green Valley Cabin Rentals
540.996.4134
6760 Deerfield Road, Millboro, VA 24460
23 miles
Hemlock Cottage
540.839.3533
9858 Jackson River Turnpike, Hot Springs, VA 24445
27 miles
Hemlock Guest House
540.997.0308
157 Coffee Pot Road, Millboro, VA 24460
22 miles
King's Boxwood Cottages
540.839.3134
8883 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
26 miles
King's Canary Cottages
540.839.3134
8883 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
26 miles
The Loft
540.839.2985
12 Katydid Trail, Warm Springs, VA 24484
23 miles
Lee Pareti — Homestead Preserve
202.369.02502
169 Old Camp Lane, Hot Springs, VA
29 miles
Meadow Lane Lodge & Cottages
540.839.5959
646 Meadow Lane Trail, Warm Springs, VA 24484
27 miles
Meadow Villas at Warm Springs
717.951.3955
171 Meadows Drive, Warm Springs, VA 24484
23 miles
Natural Retreats
877.805.7794
PO Box 206, Hot Springs, VA 24445
Tuck-Away-Cabins
540.996.4111 / 540.996.4119
25146 Mountain Valley Road, Millboro, VA 24460
15 miles
Turtlebrook Farm
540.839.6646
2663 McGuffin Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484
25 miles
Wilderness Ranch
540.997.9225
Route 683, Millboro, VA 24460
18 miles
Resort
The Homestead Resort & Spa
540.839.1766 / 800.838.1766
1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, VA 24445
28 miles
Motels
Hillcrest Motel
540.839.5316
6168 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
29 miles
Roseloe Motel
540.839.5373
10849 Sam Snead Highway, Hot Springs, VA 24445
25 miles
Support Crews
Support personnel are not required but are encouraged. Each competitor can have up to two support personnel. Support crews are allowed to provide assistance only in the designated transition area. Support from anywhere else on the course will result in immediate disqualification. Only support personnel and athletes will be allowed in the transition area.
Support personnel can feed the competitor, help the competitor change clothes, and give gear, clothing and medical supplies to the competitor. You will be coming through the transition area between run loops and at the finish of the race. All transition gear will need to be kept in a properly marked bag (name/race number).
You will be required to be self-sufficient in terms of fluids and nutrition as in an adventure race; however, there will be water, electrolyte drinks and food available on the run course and in the transition area.
OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE: No assistance other than that offered by race and medical officials may be used outside the designated transition area. PENALTY: Variable time penalty. TRANSITION AREA: All equipment must be placed in the properly designated and individually assigned area. No person shall interfere with another participant's equipment or impede the progress of another participant. No participant shall bring ANY glass containers in the transition area (DQ!). PENALTY: Variable time penalty.
FAQ
How do I get on the email list for the Odyssey eNewsletter?
We are glad that you want to know what is new and coming up with Odyssey. Send us a message through the contact page and ask to be added to the Odyssey eNewsletter list.
What is the refund and cancellation policy for the Trail Running Rampage?
No refunds for the Trail Running Rampage events. Odyssey Adventure Racing does not accept responsibility for refunds for cancellations in the event of natural or national emergencies. Natural emergencies may include, but are not limited to, severe weather including heavy rain, snow, tornados, hurricanes, river flooding, heat spells and cold spells. National or international emergencies may include, but are not limited to, military conflicts, terrorist attacks, security threats, war, and heightened security alerts.
How do I transfer to another event?
We do allow bib transfers or changes of events. Go to the registration page and click on transfer to transfer your bib to another person or change events.
Past Results
Results from previous editions of the Rampage.
2026 Results
- 50K Ultra
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
2025 Results
- 50K Ultra
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
2024 Results
- 50K Ultra
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
2023 Results
- 50K Ultra
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
2022 Results
2021 Results
- 40 miler
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
2019 Results
- 40 miler
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
2018 Overall Results
2017 Results
- 40 miler
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 6 Miler
Registration now open
Registration
Thank you for your interest in the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage. Registration for the 2027 Trail Running Rampage is open — a limited number of spots remain in each distance, and this event will sell out.
Sept. 10-11, 2027: on-site registration will be available for an additional $10 (cash or check only).
No refunds or deferrals. Bib transfers and changes of events are allowed through the registration page. Be sure to use Ticketguardian when registering to cover your entry fee in case you are unable to make your event.
Want to volunteer instead? Volunteers make this race happen — contact us and we'll get you on the crew.
Registration questions? Call or send a message and we'll get you to the starting line.
Bring in Fall with the Rampage
Four distances, one legendary loop, and a post-race dinner at Douthat State Park. Spots are limited to 200 runners — register early.