High Bridge Challenge

Farmville, United States • 20 Jun 2026

Event overview

The High Bridge Challenge on June 20, 2026 is a combo event linking two Virginia Adventures races that use the High Bridge Trail State Park near Farmville, VA. The challenge is completed by finishing corresponding distances at both the Freight Train (May event) and the Night Train (June event). Completing both races in a chosen combo earns a special award. The races are held on an old rail trail-turned-state-park with generally flat terrain and scenic, historic bridge crossings. The listed location is 213 North Street, Farmville, VA.

Combo options and pricing

  • 26k Combo: Night Train 5k + Freight Train Half Marathon
  • Marathon Combo: Night Train Half Marathon + Freight Train Half Marathon
  • 100k Combo: Night Train 50k + Freight Train 50k
  • 150k Combo: Night Train 50k + Freight Train 100k

Pricing (before / starting April 1): 26k Combo $105 / $130; Marathon Combo $135 / $160; 100k Combo $175 / $200; 150k Combo $240 / $265. Registration closes May 7, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

150 km
150k Combo
100 km
100k Combo
Marathon
Marathon Combo
26 km
26k Combo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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