How to Enter

Entry will open on February 5th, 2011 and be limited to the first 150 qualified entrants in each of the solo events. The 100 Mile Relay will be open to only the first 30 teams.

VCU 100M Relay: The person registering the team will be registered at that time and will need to pay for the team. All other team members will also need to go the UltraSignup.com and register.

Qualifications
  • VCU 100-Mile

    Athletes will be required to have demonstrated the completion of either:

    • An organized/verifiable 100 mile run any time prior to the race
    • OR
    • A 50 mile or 100 km trail (roads will be considered) completed within the last year

    Considerations will be made for athletes who have not yet completed the required distances but who are signed up for qualifying events prior to September 11th, 2011. These athletes will be placed on the wait list behind qualified runners and formally granted acceptance upon completion of their respective events if space remains.

  • VCU 50-Mile

    Open to any and all who understand that Virgil Crest is a challenging course which can make for both a rewarding and long day on your feet.

  • VCU 100-Mile Relay

    The Virgil Crest 100 Mile Trail Relay Open Divisions (non service-related teams, see below) will be open to teams of 5 covering the 100 Mile Ultras course and have a 28 hour cut-off. Teams are permitted to break up the 20 legs as they see fit with a minimum of only 1 leg per runner. Refer to the chart for leg breakdowns. Members may only hand-off at designated aid stations and runners must reach the target aid station to remain qualified. Teams may provide supplies and support only within aid station and no runner is to receive aid, pacing, or muling outside of those designated stations. Teams are permitted the use of only 1 car at any one time on the course with the exception of emergency situations.

  • VCU 100-Mile Relay Public Safety Division

    The Virgil Crest 100 Mile Relay Public Safety Division will be open to teams of up to 20 where at least 60% of its members are members of Fire, Police, Emergency Medical, Military or related services. Timing and scoring of the relay will be handicapped based on the number of runners on the relay as well as gender and age (see the Awards section).

Entry Fee

Entry will open on February 5th, 2011 and be limited to the first 150 qualified entrants in each of the solo events. The 100 Mile Relay will be open to only the first 30 teams.

Registration
Dates
100-Mile 50-Mile 50-Kilomter 100-Mile Relay
No Schwag Shirt & Mug No Schwag Shirt & Mug No Schwag Shirt & Glass No Schwag Shirt & Glasses
2/5 - 5/4 $160 $180 $65 $85 $45 $60 $175 $250
5/5 - 8/4 $170 $190 $75 $95 $55 $70 $225 $300
8/5 - 9/21 $180 $200 $85 $105 $65 $80 $275 $350
Waiting List

Entries received over the solo 150, relay 30, or pending pre-race qualifications will be placed on a wait list and notified as soon as possible up to race day.

Spots will not be held based on the failure to meet event qualifications outlined above. Only the first 150 qualified solo athletes and 30 teams will be guaranteed spots.

Refund Policy

The VCUs has a NO REFUND policy. However, we will roll-over 100% of paid entries to the following year’s event if notified no later than 30 days prior to race weekend. This policy supersedes that format used on IMAthlete which indicates a partial discount for future events. A discount code for 50% of your race registration fee will be offered until 30 days prior to the race date.

  • A discount code for 100% of your race registration fee will be offered until 30 days prior to the race date.
  • Discount codes can be used to register for another Finger Lakes Running and Triathlon Company event and will be valid for 12 months after the event date.