
From the Organizer
(formerly Camp Varsity Running Camp)
Sunday, August 2 – Saturday, August 8, 2026
Hosted at Camp Varsity, 1344 Beamers Head Rd., Madison, VA 22727
Please visit www.gaarmountainrunning.com for more details!
Follow us on Instagram, @gaarmountainrunning
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
87°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Somerset, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
564 ft
Nearest Airport
CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 60 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
55
Days to train
Coming Up
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19 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gaar Mountain Running Camp 2026
Aug 2, 2026