DTT is a community of strength and positivity that fosters competition on an individual scale while being part of a big family. Races are like reunions where we get to check in on each other’s goals and accomplishments and crush miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains together.
On Your Feet
and fight!
On Your Feet
And Fight!
The Death to Tyrants Trail Running logo represents the Tyrant of the DNF attempting to stop runners from conquering their races and goals.
This despot is slain by the victorious finishers who, with the help of people around them and in spite of pain and tribulation, finish the feat of endurance set before them.
A very metal thing to accomplish.
The Death to Tyrants Crew trains in the Virginias, often
on The:
Appalachian Trail
Allegheny Trail
Carvins Cove
Blue Ridge Parkway
our Races
Rattlerock 50k & 25K
A lush, high-elevation adventure at Coopers Rock awaits—flowered rhododendrons, wooden bridges over clear streams, towering cliffs, mossy boulder tunnels, and a serene trout-filled lake set the stage. The trail offers rocky climbs, fern-lined paths, and the occasional wildlife encounter. Friendly runners, cheering volunteers, and the rhythmic beat of a distant drum carry you past challenges and toward a finish lined with smiles, high-fives, and maybe even a moonpie.
Tatonka 50k & 2omi
The Tatonka 50k & 20 Miler begins in a peaceful buffalo-filled valley and climbs to a cliffside bird observatory with sweeping views of layered blue mountains. Runners traverse rolling ridges through meadows, forests, and rhododendron before descending grassy slopes and winding forest roads toward a fast, paved finish lined with mountain vistas and quiet farms. With 3,900 feet of gain for the 50k and 2,500 for the 20 miler, the January race offers smooth climbs, non-technical descents, and breathtaking scenery from start to finish—plus the charm of nearby Paint Bank’s country store, historic mill, and the renowned Swinging Bridge Restaurant.
Radical fun runs, group long runs, and other get-togethers with an epic tree-to-human ratio can be found on our SOCIALS!
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Training Plans
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Merch & Ultra Training Plans…
that will also make you chuckle.
Run With Us, Crush the Tyrant, Join the Crew
Whether you’re chasing your first ultra finish or a new PR, Death to Tyrants Trail Running is your home for grit, camaraderie, and epic mountain miles. Reach out to connect with Becky, Sean, and the DTT crew, get race details, and start your journey toward slaying the DNF and celebrating at the finish line.