Night Train 50K and Half Marathon

Night Train 50K and Half Marathon

Night Train is an evening trail race held on the High Bridge Trail State Park near Farmville, VA. The event returns for its ninth year and offers multiple race and hiker options that follow an old rail trail through countryside and historic sites from the Civil War era. All courses start and end at Camp Paradise, with the finish crossing the bridge.

Distances:

• 50K
• Half Marathon
• Half Marathon Hiker
• 5K
• 5K Hiker
• Family 5K

The course is relatively flat but weather is a major factor and can be extremely hot and sunny. The 50K course measures closer to 32 miles rather than a standard 50K. Aid stations are spaced with the first aid station about 5.3 miles in downtown Farmville; 50K runners proceed to Tuggle and Prospect aid stations with a turnaround past Prospect. Crew access is available at Downtown Farmville, Tuggle, and Prospect.

Runners must carry water; at least 20 ounces is recommended and failure to carry water can lead to disqualification. The event is cupless; portable cups are suggested. The race is chip timed. Participant gear and awards: women receive a tank top, men a T-shirt, all finishers receive awards, and the top three in each gender per race receive prizes. There are no refunds; deferments for injury or COVID are allowed. Shirt deadline is May 15; later registrants receive leftover shirts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.