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James River Trail Runs

Gladstone, United States • 11 Apr 2026

The James River Trail Runs, held at James River State Park in Gladstone, Virginia, offer a variety of trail running distances including a 10 miler, 50K, 50 mile relay, and 50 mile solo race. The course consists of a challenging 10-mile loop featuring 1,025 feet of climbing, with the first half involving significant elevation changes on single and double track trails, and a flatter, faster section alongside the Historic James River. A new 10-mile night race is also available. The event encourages all levels of runners with a "no DNF" policy, allowing participants to earn official times based on loops completed within a generous 16-hour cutoff. The race is part of the Virginia State Parks Adventure Series and offers discounts for service members and group registrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Gladstone

Race information

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50 mi
50 Miler
50 mi
50 Mile Relay
50 km
50k
50 km
50k 3 Person Relay
50 km
50k Hiker
10 mi
1025 m+
10 Miler
10 mi
10 Mile Night Hiker
10 mi
10 Mile Hiker
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