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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 challenging trail race distances including a 10 miler, 50K, 50 mile relay, and 50 mile solo, with a new 10 mile night race added. The course consists of a 10-mile loop featuring rugged single and double track trails with about 1,025 feet of climbing per loop. The route includes steep climbs, scenic views along the Historic James River, and a fast flat section.

The event encourages all levels of trail runners with a unique "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. Hikers are also welcome in select categories, and gluten-free aid station options are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Gladstone

Race information

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50 mi
50 Mile Relay
50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k Hiker
50 km
50k
50 km
50k 3 Person Relay
10 mi
1025 m+
10 Miler
10 mi
10 Mile Night Hiker
10 mi
10 Mile Hiker
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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