Dick and Willie Challenge
- Date Sat 1st February 2025 - Fri 28th February 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience as you take on the inaugural Dick and Willie Challenge, taking place throughout February 2025 in Martinsville, Virginia! This unique event invites participants to conquer the stunning Dick and Willie Passage, with options to run either a challenging 10.7 miles one way or push your limits with a round trip of 21.4 miles. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this challenge is designed for everyone, allowing you to complete your distance at your own pace and on your own schedule before the deadline of March 1.
Participants will start their adventure at one of the four accessible trailheads, with the official trail beginning at the Smith River Sports Complex. Along the way, you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery and the satisfaction of completing the most picturesque trail in the region. As a reward for your hard work, all finishers will receive a stylish long-sleeve dry-fit shirt, a personalized finisher award, and a spot on the official results list. So lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and join the excitement of the Dick and Willie Challenge this February!
Participants will start their adventure at one of the four accessible trailheads, with the official trail beginning at the Smith River Sports Complex. Along the way, you'll enjoy the beautiful scenery and the satisfaction of completing the most picturesque trail in the region. As a reward for your hard work, all finishers will receive a stylish long-sleeve dry-fit shirt, a personalized finisher award, and a spot on the official results list. So lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and join the excitement of the Dick and Willie Challenge this February!
Organiser's Description
Run the entire Dick and Willie Passage, 10.7 miles, or even better yet run it both ways, 21.4 miles, and complete the first ever Dick and Willie Challenge.
Here are the details:
Run/ walk can be done anytime you chose before March 1
Challenge is done without race support
Submit your run through GPS to [email protected]
You may run or walk as long as you complete it non stop
Pick your distance 10.7 miles (one way) or 21.4 miles (round trip)
Participants may have race support as long as they are not aided in moving forward on the trail
You may start at either end of the trail
Registration can be done before or after challenge is complete
All that complete the challenge will get:
Dry fit, long sleeve finisher shirt
Personalized finisher award with name, challenge (10.7 mile or 21.4 mile) and time to complete
Listed on the overall Dick and Wille Challenge results
The satisfaction of running the most beautiful trail in the region
COURSE DETAILS:
You may start at either end of the trail. The official start of the trail (also see map) is at the Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton VA 24054. Look for the Dick and Willie Passage signs. You will make your way past the driving range to the amphitheater and bathrooms. There is plenty of parking there.
You may also start at the end of the trail, which used to be the beginning. This trailhead is located off Virginia Ave. You can use 1094 Virginia Ave. Martinsville, VA 24112 to locate it. There is a port a pot there.
There are 4 trailheads along your route. See map for distances and locations. Here is what is at each trailhead:
Spruce St. Trailhead - Bathroom and water available
Fisher St..Trailhead- Port a pot only
Doyle St. trailhead- Port a pot only
Liberty St. Trailhead- Bathroom and water available- located slightly off the trail
Here are the details:
Run/ walk can be done anytime you chose before March 1
Challenge is done without race support
Submit your run through GPS to [email protected]
You may run or walk as long as you complete it non stop
Pick your distance 10.7 miles (one way) or 21.4 miles (round trip)
Participants may have race support as long as they are not aided in moving forward on the trail
You may start at either end of the trail
Registration can be done before or after challenge is complete
All that complete the challenge will get:
Dry fit, long sleeve finisher shirt
Personalized finisher award with name, challenge (10.7 mile or 21.4 mile) and time to complete
Listed on the overall Dick and Wille Challenge results
The satisfaction of running the most beautiful trail in the region
COURSE DETAILS:
You may start at either end of the trail. The official start of the trail (also see map) is at the Smith River Sports Complex, 1000 Irisburg Rd, Axton VA 24054. Look for the Dick and Willie Passage signs. You will make your way past the driving range to the amphitheater and bathrooms. There is plenty of parking there.
You may also start at the end of the trail, which used to be the beginning. This trailhead is located off Virginia Ave. You can use 1094 Virginia Ave. Martinsville, VA 24112 to locate it. There is a port a pot there.
There are 4 trailheads along your route. See map for distances and locations. Here is what is at each trailhead:
Spruce St. Trailhead - Bathroom and water available
Fisher St..Trailhead- Port a pot only
Doyle St. trailhead- Port a pot only
Liberty St. Trailhead- Bathroom and water available- located slightly off the trail
Dick and Willie Challenge