Race Information
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Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
Celebrate National Trails Day by participating in a 5K race on the historic High Bridge Trail. The park is a rail to trail conversion and is a wide, level surface with virtually no grade. The course is out and back across the historic High Bridge. This event benefits Friends of the High Bridge Trail and sponsored by Centra Southside Community Hospital.
Start/Finish Location:
1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966. $5.00 PARKING AT RACE SITE
(Directions: located just 3 miles from downtown Farmville, follow Rt. 460 to Aspen Hill Road, follow Aspen Hill Road 1.7 miles crossing the High Bridge Trail. 1466 Camp Paradise Road is on the LEFT and clearly marked as the entrance to High Bridge Trail State Park. GPS: 1466 Camp Paradise Road (Aspen Hill Road -Rt. 601, Rice, VA 23966)REGISTRATION:
Online registration $25 (Feb. 1 - Apr. 30, 2024), $35 (May 1 - May 31, 2024), $40 Race Day (June 1, 2024).
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If the "in-person" 5K is canceled, all registrations will be moved to a Virtual 5K scheduled the same day.
Pre Race Packet Pickup:
FREE $5.00 parking voucher available for those that pickup their packet on Friday, May 31st.
Friday, May 31st, 11:30am – 6:00pm at Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center, 121 E. Third Street, Farmville, VA 23901 (434)392-1482.Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration:
Race Day registration is available for $40. However, there is no "on-site" registration. Those registering can do so via their mobile device or computer before arriving at the start/finish.
(Directions: located just 3 miles from downtown Farmville, follow Rt. 460 to Aspen Hill Road, follow Aspen Hill Road 1.7 miles crossing the High Bridge Trail. Camp Paradise Road is on the LEFT and clearly marked as the entrance to High Bridge Trail State Park. GPS: Aspen Hill Road (Rt. 601), Rice, VA 23966)
Due to the width of the path across the bridge, we cannot accommodate strollers and pets.
Please note there is a $5.00 Virginia State Park parking fee collected on-site.
(Those attending packet pickup on Friday, May 31st receive a complimentary $5.00 parking voucher.)
Timing and scoring of the race will be done by Riverside Runners, Lynchburg, VA.
Questions/Concerns:
High Bridge Trail State Park at (434)315-0457 or Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center at (434)392-1482.
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryFeb 18, 2015
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Last Updated in our DirectoryJan 29, 2024
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