Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run

Norton, United States • 23 May 2026

Event overview

The Fit Farmer 12K Trail Run is scheduled for May 23, 2026 in Norton, Virginia. The ninth annual running takes place on the City of Norton’s Flag Rock Area Trails and uses the Norton Reservoir Trailhead as the event location. The course distance is 12K.

Registration and beneficiary

Registration closes on May 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Runners who register by May 10, 2026 are guaranteed a race shirt. Race proceeds support the Norton Friends and Farmers Market’s Senior Supplement Program, which provides matching benefits to low-income senior citizens so they can purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at the farmers market. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
12k Trail Run
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