Information
Race Day Info
Race packets will be available at check-in for those staying at the Red Roof Inn. Other race packets will be available at that location (ask for the Race Director's room) later on Saturday evening.
Race-day packet pickup begins at 6:30am at the covered pavilion on the Creeper Trail approximately a quarter-mile from the Abingdon terminus as Green Springs Road.
Parking is available at start/finish at the Abingdon Trailhead at 300 Green Springs Road, Abingdon.
Those desiring an early start should contact the race director prior to race day (note that early starters are ineligible for awards).
There is no "official" awards ceremony. Awards will be presented to overall and age group winners as they are determined.
Area/Lodging Info
These lodging facilities have kindly offered VCM participants late race-day checkout (4pm) and reduced room rates. Note: to receive these rates, you must contact the facilities directly (i.e., do not use online registration) and identify yourself as a marathon participant.
Red Roof Inn (formerly Americas Best Value Inn) Abingdon - 887 Empire Drive (Exit 19) - (276) 628-7131
For other lodging options in the Town of Abingdon, contact the Abingdon Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 423-3440 or visit www.abingdon.com/lodging.
There are also B&B's in the Town of Damascus, which is located east of Abingdon on U.S. 58, just a few extra minutes away from the race site. Visit www.damascus.org/lodging.html.
To learn more about the scenic Creeper Trail, visit the Virginia Creeper Trail Club
See a play at the historic Barter Theatre, built in 1933 and located just a few minutes from the race site.
Visit www.abingdon.com for additional tips on enjoying your visit with us
Weather Forcast
As you know, early spring weather can be a crap-shoot ... we've experienced conditions ranging from very mild and pleasant to cold and blustery, from heat to rain to, well, 2003 (sometimes "stuff" just happens) ... so be prepared!
To assist with your final race preparations (and packing), check out the latest from weather.com