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Bull Run Run 50 Miler

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

Location
Clifton, VA
13269 Yates Ford Road, Hemlock Regional Regional Park, 20124
Featured distance
50 Miles
Type
TRAIL
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At a glance

Experience a 50-mile trail run through Virginia's spring beauty, featuring vast bluebell stands and a unique Civil War historical theme.

  • Scenic
  • Quirky

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

The Bull Run Run 50 Miler invites you to a challenging trail experience through Virginia's beautiful spring landscape. This classic event traverses forested, rolling terrain alongside the Occoquan River and historic Bull Run. Runners will discover stretches featuring the East Coast's largest bluebell stands, adding a vibrant touch to the course. The run also offers a unique Civil War theme, honoring the significant battles that took place in this area over 150 years ago, blending natural beauty with a rich historical narrative.

What to expect

  • A 50-mile trail run through forested, rolling terrain.
  • Discover the East Coast's largest bluebell stands in spring.
  • Engage with a unique Civil War historical theme along the course.

Standout details

  • 50-mile trail challenge
  • Largest bluebell stands on East Coast
  • Civil War historical theme
  • Forested, rolling terrain

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Push Potential

Trail + rolling terrain

  • Mostly trail
  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Trail
  • Rolling
From the organizer

The Bull Run Run is a 50 mile trail run within a linear park that generally parallels the Occoquan River and the famous Bull Run in southern Fairfax County, Virginia. It traverses a forested, rolling terrain during the height of the state's spring beauty. The run’s unique character includes a Civil War theme that honors the battles that occurred here over 150 years ago. A highlight of the race course are the stretches that take the runners through the largest bluebell stands on the East Coast. The 2026 race will be the 32nd running of this classic event.

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