Dick and Willie Challenge
- Date Thu 30th January 2025 - Wed 31st December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting year of outdoor adventure with the inaugural Dick and Willie Challenge, taking place throughout 2025 in the picturesque Martinsville, Virginia! This unique event invites participants to conquer the stunning Dick and Willie Passage, offering two thrilling distance options: a scenic 10.7 miles one way or the ultimate test of endurance with a 21.4-mile round trip.
You can embark on your journey anytime during the year, making this challenge perfect for both avid runners and walkers. To complete the challenge, simply submit your GPS-tracked run to the provided email. With multiple trailheads and facilities available along the route, participants can enjoy a safe and well-supported experience. Each finisher will receive a stylish dry-fit long sleeve shirt, a personalized award, and a spot on the official results list. Don't miss this opportunity to run the most beautiful trail in the region while celebrating your personal fitness goals! Lace up your shoes and prepare for an unforgettable adventure in Martinsville!
You can embark on your journey anytime during the year, making this challenge perfect for both avid runners and walkers. To complete the challenge, simply submit your GPS-tracked run to the provided email. With multiple trailheads and facilities available along the route, participants can enjoy a safe and well-supported experience. Each finisher will receive a stylish dry-fit long sleeve shirt, a personalized award, and a spot on the official results list. Don't miss this opportunity to run the most beautiful trail in the region while celebrating your personal fitness goals! Lace up your shoes and prepare for an unforgettable adventure in Martinsville!
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 in 2025!
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 in 2025!
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
Races
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Dick and Willie Single Challenge 10.7 Miles
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
CLOSED -
Dick and Willie Double 21.4 Miles
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
CLOSED
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