2026 Report

Report

The 30th edition of MMT brought 182 starters to Caroline Furnace to take on 100 miles of rocky Massanutten terrain. Weather cooperated for most of the race — Sunday afternoon was the exception, arriving as a rough stretch for those still out on course.

Andrew Simpson delivered a dominant performance, winning in 18:26:17 — the eighth-fastest time in the race’s 30-year history. He built a substantial lead through the day, with Graham Strzelecki coming home second in 20:54:39 and Derek Prosser third in 21:58:52. This was the first MMT finish for each podium male. So much for experience.

The women’s race, by contrast, was close all day. Cali Janulis emerged victorious in 23:35:34, placing ninth overall and recording the ninth-fastest women’s time in MMT history. Nora Jodrey finished close behind in 23:48:58, also earning the coveted sub-24 silver buckle. Sheila Martin wrapped up the female podium in 25:15:02. This was Cali and Nora’s first MMT and Sheila’s second.

Milestone finishes included Greg Trapp earning his 20th finish, Patrick Heine his 10th, and Katie Keier her 5th.

Photos

Raj Bhanot’s

• Packet Pickup
• Under 29 Hours
• 29+ Hours

Keith Knipling’s

• Pre-race portraits

Frank Probst’s

• Photos from Habron Gap are on two albums on Facebook.