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Freight Train 100k

Farmville, United States • 6 Dec 2025

Freight Train 100k/50k is held in Farmville, Virginia, along the High Bridge Trail. The event offers 100K and 50K distances, plus a 1/2 marathon and a Half Marathon Hiker option. The course is a relatively flat rail-trail with a small initial incline; the 100K features less than 1,500 feet of total elevation gain.

Runners pass the High Bridge twice. Drop bags are available at strategic points (Farmville, Orchard Rd, Tuggle, Prospect) and crews can meet runners at select aid stations. The race is known for a winter ultra atmosphere, manned aid stations, pacer allowances for older runners, handcrafted pottery finish awards, and is part of the High Bridge Challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Farmville

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100 km
100k
50 km
50k
21 km
Half Marathon
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