Night Train 50K and Half Marathon

Night Train 50K and Half Marathon

Night Train is a night trail event held on the High Bridge Trail State Park near Farmville, VA. The event offers multiple distance options that follow an old rail trail through fields, small towns and historic Farmville. The course begins and ends at Camp Paradise and finishes with a crossing of the bridge where runners may see fireflies and the moon.

Distances

• 50K
• Half Marathon
• Half Marathon Hiker
• 5K
• 5K Hiker
• Family 5K allowing one registrant to add up to four additional family runners

Course and support details: the trail is relatively flat but can be affected by hot weather and extended distances between aid stations. The 50K course may measure closer to 32 miles. Aid station and crew access points include Downtown Farmville, Tuggle and Prospect. Runners must carry water; organizers recommend carrying at least 20 ounces and may disqualify runners who do not carry water. The race is cupless and chip timed.

Entries and services: women receive tank tops and men receive t shirts, all finishers receive an award, and top three finishers by gender receive prizes. A most Patriotic runner award is planned for each gender. There are no refunds; deferral for injury or COVID is allowed. Shirt cutoff is May 15. A discount code THANKS is offered for Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, Teachers and Nurses. Registration closes June 19, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.