Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra

Overall score 3.6Very good
Thin evidence2 sources#22 of 71 ultras

Rocky Mount, Virginia · Held since 2011 · 24 hour

Race day Sat 6 Mar 2027

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Is it right for you?

Footing
Mostly smooth4.2
Overall cutoff
Very generous4.7
Crew access
Every lap4.6
First timer friendly
Friendly4.0

Footing and climbing are course traits: 5 is the smoother, flatter end, not a better race.

Watch out: Both reviews predate the new organizer and the move from November to March. All 3

Best for

Provisional: based on 2 sources. Why

Ran it? Your rating helps.

Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why runners love it

  • A short circuit keeps personal supplies and support accessible every lap.
  • Timed solo entry lets runners choose their own mileage goal.

Watch out for

  • Both reviews predate the new organizer and the move from November to March.
  • Historical rain flooded parts of the support area.
  • A secondary information page retains stale 2026 dates; use the current event schedule.

Latest or next race

Sat 6 Mar 2027

Entry about $105

Official race site(runsignup.com, opens in a new tab)
Time limit
24 hours

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What runners say

Overall score 3.6 out of 5

2 reviews and race reports

2 reviews

  • Meagan

    Raced 2019 · Turkey Runner

    Tone: Mixed

    The solo runner covered 67.418 mi (108.5 km) and valued lap-by-lap crew access and substantial food. Prolonged cold rain flooded parts of the support area and caused severe discomfort, although she was proud of her result. Her November experience predates the current organizer and March schedule.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Cutoffs, Stay and travel

    Read on turkeyrunner.com (Turkey Runner, opens in a new tab)

  • Mark Cliggett

    Raced 2018 · Team RunRun coach race report

    Tone: Positive

    The solo winner valued easy access to his supplies, friendly runners, hot food and straightforward lap logistics. He noted accumulated climbing and limited nearby food options. This coaching-site account describes November 2018 under previous management, not current March operations. His linked personal blog is the same source, not an additional review.

    Covers Support, Course, Conditions, Cutoffs, Stay and travel

    Read on teamrunrun.com (Team RunRun coach race report, opens in a new tab)
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Scores

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Good. How runners feel about it, how well it is run, and the community around it. Counts for 25% of the overall score.

Toughness for its distance: Tough

  • Runner satisfactionLoved4.0

    Both historical solo runners valued the race despite very different weather experiences. · Low confidence

  • Community and vibeWarm4.1

    Historical runners describe friendly participants and extensive encouragement; current management differs. · Low confidence

Excellent. Aid stations, crew access, drop bags and pacer rules. Counts for 25% of the overall score.

  • Aid stationsGood4.0

    Historical accounts describe frequent access and substantial food; current organizer separately advertises a stocked station. · Low confidence

  • Crew accessEvery lap4.6

    The short circuit passes personal support space every lap. · Low confidence

  • Drop bagsEvery lap4.6

    Personal supplies are accessible every 1.178 mi (1.90 km) lap. · Low confidence

Good. Course marking, scenery, and how runners rate the trail itself. Counts for 15% of the overall score.

  • Course markingClear3.8

    The historical runner found the simple circuit clear, though fatigue caused a few brief wrong turns. · Low confidence

  • SceneryBeautiful3.9

    Historical runners appreciate the park and riverside setting. · Low confidence

  • Trail experienceGreat3.8

    Repeated laps worked well for both historical runners, though flooded ground reduced comfort in one edition. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • FootingMostly smooth4.2

    The organizer describes maintained crushed cinder; historical rain could flood the support stretch. · Low confidence

  • RunnabilityMostly runnable4.4

    Mostly flat short laps support steady running, with small climbs accumulating over time. · Low confidence

Race-day temperature and how predictable the weather is. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

    Excellent. How generous the overall and intermediate cutoffs are for the terrain. Counts for 13% of the overall score.

    • Overall cutoffVery generous4.7

      The timed format permits rest and any chosen distance within the full day. · Low confidence

    Not part of the score

    • First timer friendlyFriendly4.0

      Frequent supply access and flexible mileage reduce logistical barriers, while sustained overnight effort still requires preparation. · Low confidence

    • Getting inUsually open4.1

      Current solo registration is open; waitlist provisions do not establish actual sellout speed. · Low confidence

    Excellent. Getting there, places to stay, race-day logistics and value. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

    • LogisticsVery simple4.5

      Parking, personal support and the race circuit share one venue. · Low confidence

    Course

    Route, 24 hour

    Timed loop of 1.9 km (1.2 mi)

    Surface
    Gravel
    Night
    Most runners run through one night
    Start
    08:00

    Cutoffs and aid

    Time limit
    24 hours
    Aid stations
    1
    Longest gap
    1.9 km (1.2 mi)
    Drop bags
    Every lap
    Crew access
    Every lap

    Getting in

    Entry
    Open
    Fee
    About $105

    Footing, aid and entry notes in full

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    Key facts

    Checked against the 2027 edition on the official race site. Rules change, so confirm before you enter.

    Location
    Rocky Mount, Virginia, United States
    Region
    Mid-Atlantic US
    Typical month
    March
    First held
    2011
    Surface
    Mostly flat crushed-cinder circuit at Waid Park beside the Pigg River.
    Cutoff rules
    Timed solo event, March 6–7, 2027, 08:00 to 08:00. Stop or rest as desired; no fixed ultra completion distance. A secondary information page retains stale 2026 daylight-saving dates.
    Aid and crew
    Current organizer permits personal supplies beside the 1.178 mi (1.90 km) circuit and stocks a main aid station. Pacer policy is not fully verified.

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