2026 No Man's 50K
The 2026 No Man's 50K will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia. This women's only trail running event offers two distances—25K and 50K—on a challenging course that features 70.2% single track trail, 29.5% forest service road, and 0.3% pavement. The race starts and finishes at the Telegraph Road Pavilion, with participants navigating two loops of approximately 15+ miles each. The event will take place in early spring, with expected temperatures in Triangle ranging from a high of 50°F to a low of 36°F, with partly cloudy conditions. Runners should prepare for early morning conditions and bring a headlamp for the start of the race. The event is designed as a great first-time ultra-marathon route, with a focus on trail running and community.
What distances are available for this event?
- →25K race
- →50K race
What is the course terrain like?
- →70.2% single track trail
- →29.5% forest service (dirt) road
- →0.3% pavement
How many aid stations are there and where are they located?
- →There are 5 fully stocked aid stations positioned between 5.5 to 7.0 miles apart.
- →Aid stations are located at:
• Black Top and Burma Road intersection (approximate mile 6.5)
• End of Black Top Road, next to Turkey Run Education Center - TREC (approximate mile 11.0)
• Start/Finish area (tertiary aid station for first loop and finish area)
What are the cut-off times for the event?
- →25K: 5.0 hours
- →50K: 9.5 hours (with intermediate cut-off of 4 hours 30 minutes at completion of first loop)
What are the race requirements?
- →Headlamp/torch required for the early morning segment
- →No crews at aid stations or on route
- →Hydration required along with caloric intake
- →Must finish by time limit for official credit
What is the race schedule?
- →05:00 - Check-in begins
- →05:45 - Pre-race briefing
- →06:00 - NO MANs 25K and 50K Races begin
- →09:30 - Girl Scouts 3K trail race begins
- →10:30 - First Loop Cut-Off at Start/Finish Aid Station
- →13:00 - Awards Ceremony
- →13:30 - Post-race meal begins
- →15:30 - Completion of NO MANs 25K / 50K
What awards are given out?
- →Top five finishers in each event receive special award recognition
- →Every official finisher receives a unique race finisher's award
- →Awards ceremony held at 13:00 on Saturday
What is the field size for the event?
- →Limited to 120 total race slots (approximately 100 solo slots)
What is the race character?
- →Great first time ultra-marathon route