Singletrack Maniac 50K
Williamsburg, VA
- 50K, 10K
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
Singletrack Maniac 50K event details:– Over 75% Rooty, twisty, challenging singletrack mountain bike trails– Approx 1,500 feet of elevation gain and loss in the park– Four Stocked aid stations (miles approx 6.5, 11,13, 13.5, 18, 21.5, 26.5, 30)– 12:30pm cutoff at the 18 mile mark– Access to drop bag at … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Apr 13):
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| H (°F) | 74 | 84 | 87 | 67 | 83 |
| L (°F) | 50 | 48 | 63 | 50 | 64 |
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50 kilometers of fun
This was the 2nd 50k I've run and it was back in 2013 in Williamsburg, VA. This is a small ultra marathon with a fairly small field of runners but … MORE
This was the 2nd 50k I’ve run and it was back in 2013 in Williamsburg, VA. This is a small ultra marathon with a fairly small field of runners but is wonderfully supported and organized. It started at a middle school which was open (indoor bathrooms!) beforehand and then quickly routed runners into the woods (less than a mile). The run is in Freedom Park and features a lot of hills, roots, bridges, creeks, wildlife, and solitude! I took one hard fall and several near-misses during the race. As I recall, there are several different loops and trails that make up the course (D trail is the most technical and difficult, that I remember!!) so it does change up every so often – nothing gets old! There is great support with well-stocked aid stations and enthusiastic volunteers, and you can have a drop bag ready as well.
I finished as the second overall female and won a cool ceramic clock shaped like a running shoe (it’s on my wall of fame) and all finishers receive a cool ceramic medal as well. The t-shirt was cotton but it’s one of my favorites (fitted, not baggy). I haven’t been focusing on ultras since I started running the 50 states, but I really liked this event (we lucked out with cooler weather in 2013, I think 2014 was warm and humid!). Enjoy the snacks at the finish line then go to Williamsburg and enjoy pancakes at one of the many breakfast joints in town!