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Old Dominion 100 Miles 2026: Results and Race Recap

250 runners tackled the Old Dominion 100 on June 6, 2026. The 2026 edition's fastest finishers crossed the line on June 7. Results and race recap from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

keedia June 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Trail runner mid-stride on rocky forest path with Shenandoah Valley ridgelines visible in golden-hour light.

Old Dominion 100 Miles 2026: Results and Race Recap

250 runners left the start line at 4am on June 6, 2026 for one of the most demanding 100-mile races in the United States. The Old Dominion 100 cuts through Virginia's Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains, and the 2026 edition's first finishers began crossing the line on the morning of June 7 — after 15 to 20 hours on the trail.

2026 Race Facts

  • Start: June 6, 2026 at 4am, Front Royal, Virginia
  • 250 runners at the start line
  • Distance: 100 miles through the Shenandoah Valley
  • 2025 benchmark: Andrew Simpson, 15:33:55
  • Official results: olddominionrun.com and ultrarunning.com

One of America's Oldest 100-Mile Races

The Old Dominion 100 has been held since 1979, making it one of the founding events of the American ultramarathon scene. The same trails through Shenandoah have been run by some of the sport's most iconic names over nearly five decades.

In 2025, Andrew Simpson set the standard with a 15:33:55 finish, ahead of Scott Gleason (18:34:50) and Whitney Richman (18:39:22). Those times are the benchmark for evaluating 2026 performances once official results are published.

The 2026 Race as It Unfolded

With a 4am start on June 6, the fastest runners hit the finish line in the morning hours of June 7 after 15–20 hours of running. Mid-pack runners trickle through the rest of Sunday, with the course cutoff allowing up to 48 hours to finish.

Old Dominion doesn't have public real-time GPS tracking, so final results are confirmed only after the official time window closes. Results are typically posted within hours of the last finisher.

What Makes This Course Hard

The 100 miles of Old Dominion aren't flat. Cumulative elevation gain through the Blue Ridge Mountains tests legs from the first hours. June in Virginia means heat: runners who leave in the pre-dawn cool face peak afternoon temperatures on June 6 before hitting the night sections.

Crew access points are critical at Old Dominion. Crews managing nutrition, footwear changes, lighting, and pacing can be the difference between a fast finish and a DNF after 70 miles.

Where to Find Results

Official results for the 2026 edition are posted at: