Noland Trail 50k and Relay

Newport News, United States • 1 Nov 2025

Noland Trail 50K & Relay

The Noland Trail 50K & Relay takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at The Mariners' Museum Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. The event includes a 50K solo race and relay options, including a "Help Me Find a Team" relay. The solo event is open to ages 18 to 99.

Race format and event details

The 50K course is six laps on the Noland Trail with a short section of course before and after each trail lap. Relay teams may include two to six members who divide the six laps among team members. Between laps runners can gather in the designated "Tortuga" area. Registration includes a race shirt, custom finisher's medal, entrance to the Mariners' Museum Fall Festival, live music, craft beer and cider tastings, and a souvenir tasting glass. The festival will feature live music and family activities.

Start times are staggered to reduce trail congestion and are assigned from the mile pace submitted at registration; team start times are based on the team's average pace and are posted about two weeks before the race. An official event app is available to track runners, view the race weekend schedule, and see race results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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