Bel Monte Endurance Races Review

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Lisa Keane

Bel Monte Endurance Races

Summary

Very beautiful & very technical race thru the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA. The 25K has 2,541 feet of gain & loss on single / double track trails, Jeep road (w/ so many rocks), gravel & pavement. Love the soft SS tee and matching finishers medal!

Posted Mar 14, 2026

Pros

Good communication
Easy directions
Organized packet pick up
In park rentals available
Ample free parking
Easy to follow course
Well marked at turns
Scenic views
2 full aid stations on course & 1 @the finish
Very nice swag
Overall finisher awards

Cons

Jeep roads > trail
No age group awards

Good communication, easy directions, & organized packet pick up.
We took advantage of the in park lodging and had just a short walk to the start / finish.
Not a ton of confidence markers but the course was super easy to follow and marked very well where it mattered
2541’ of elevation into the Blur Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Scenic views but don’t look up! Super technical Road / trail / (mostly) Jeep road w/ crazy rocks for miles!
Two full aid stations on course and one at the finish line.
Love the mascot on the soft SS tee and matching finishers medals
Overall awards for all distances