National Trails Day - Rice

The Night Train 50K and Half Marathon is an annual nighttime trail running event held at High Bridge Trail State Park in Farmville, Virginia. The race features three distances: a 50K, a half marathon, and a sunset 5K, all following a historic rail trail through scenic countryside and small towns. Th..

The High Bridge Challenge is a multi-distance trail running event held at High Bridge Trail State Park in Virginia. Participants can choose from various race options, including 26K, marathon, 100K, and 150K, with the opportunity to complete combined "train" races in June and December for special awa..

The Pawpaw 10 Miler and 5 Miler is an exciting running event taking place at Powhatan State Park, Virginia, as part of the annual Pawpaw Festival. This year marks the third edition of the race, which celebrates the park's 10th anniversary. Participants can choose between a scenic 10-mile course and..

The Piedmont 8 Hour is an exciting trail running event held at Powhatan State Park, celebrating its 10th year. Participants will navigate a scenic 2.7-mile loop featuring gentle elevation changes, open meadows, and forested areas, all while enjoying the beautiful fall foliage. Runners can expect aid..

The Freight Train 100k/50k is a winter ultramarathon held in Farmville, Virginia, on December 6, 2025. The race features a flat, scenic rail trail course with options for a 100k, 50k, and a new half marathon. The event begins early in the morning, with the 100k starting at 7:30 AM, and includes aid..

The Freight Train Ultra Marathon is an endurance race held at High Bridge Trail State Park, offering multiple distances including 50k, 100k, and a half marathon. The course is a flat rail trail with scenic views, featuring aid stations at key points such as Farmville, Rice, Tuggle, Prospect, and Pam..