Nasty 9 Trail Run

About the Race

Online Registration closes Thursday night. Register in-person at packet pickup (Lex Running Shop, 3-6pm on Friday) or at race HQ on race day between 7-8am! On Saturday, September 19, 2026, we will hold our next competitive trail race at Brushy Hills, a 600 acre watershed tract on the outskirts of Lexington, Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Brushy Hills is home to miles of trails, lovingly developed and maintained by the Friends of Brushy Hills, a group of volunteers affiliated with the Rockbridge Area Conservation Council (RACC). The race will serve as a fund raiser for the Friends of Brushy Hills and the Rockbridge County High School, Parry McClure High School, and Maury River Middle School track and field and cross-country teams. We will offer two race distances, a challenging nine mile course with over 2000 feet of vertical gain and a 4 mile course with about 500 feet of climbing. 100 percent of all courses will be on the awesome single-track of Brushy Hills. Race Fees: 9 Miler - $60 4 Miler - $45 *Student discount available. Contact outing@wlu.edu for more information. What's Included -Race Shirt -Post-race food -Nice finishers awards and age group awards

Race Information

Race Map and Route Descriptions Friday, September 18 ​3:00-6:00pm Packet Pickup and Late Registration at LexRunning, Lexington Saturday, September 19 7-8am – Packet pickup at Race HQ 8:30am – Race Briefing 9:00am – 9 Mile Start 9:20am – 4 Mile Start 10:30am – Food/Beverage Available

Directions to Brushy Hills

Take U.S. 60 (Nelson Street) west. Turn left on Lee Street at the post office. At the end of the street, turn right on Preston Street and then left on Jackson Street. Follow Jackson Street and turn right on Ross Road. Follow Ross Road for about two miles to Union Run. Turn right on Union Run and follow for about a mile. Shortly after the road turns to gravel, the parking area for Brushy Hills will be on the left. Across from the parking area and up past the spring house, you will find a kiosk and trail map, with printouts of the trail system. Lexington, Virginia is located near the junction of highways 81 and 64 about an hour north of Roanoke, Virginia.