Ashland Railroad Run

  • Date Sat 22nd March 2025
  • Time 12:00AM EST
  • Location Ashland, Virginia
  • Price $17.61 - $65.65
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 46th Annual Ashland Railroad Run on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the charming town of Ashland, Hanover, Virginia! This beloved spring tradition features a scenic 10K Rails to Trails race, a 5K Walk/Run, a Kids Fun Run, and the exciting COTU Challenge, where participants can conquer both the 5K and 10K distances. Whether you're an experienced runner or a family looking for a fun day out, this event has something for everyone.

Join fellow runners as you start and finish "on the tracks" of this picturesque railroad town, known affectionately as the "Center of the Universe." With both in-person and virtual options available, you can participate in this community-driven event while supporting the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. Be sure to mark your calendars for packet pickup on March 21st from 5-7 PM and on race day starting at 7 AM. Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and all that Ashland has to offer after the race!

Organiser's Description

Join us for our 46th year racing the rails in lovely Ashland, Virginia. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. For this years event, we are partnered with Arsenal Events and will have in person and virtual options.

Come race the rail at one of Central Virginias longest established road races. This 10K RAILS to TRAILS race is a favorite spring ritual for runners near and far. Start and finish "on the tracks" in our picturesque railroad town, known as the "Center of the Universe"! Events include a 10k, 5K Walk/Run, Kids Fun Run, and the COTU Challenge (race both the 5K and 10K!). Stay after the race and enjoy all that Ashland has to offer.

Packet pickup in person at Hanover Arts & Activities Center, March 21st 5-7pm and March 22nd beginning at 7am.

AWARDS
First, second, and third place in each gender for the 10K
First place in each gender for the 5k and COTU Challenge
Prizes for all Fun Run finishers.

TECH-SHIRTS
Shirt availability and sizes cannot be guaranteed if registered after March 4th.

Virtual runners will need to pickup shirt during packet pickup. Shirts for virtual non-local entries can be shipped for flat rate of $10.
$5 discount for no shirt option.

The 5k course is suitable for wheelchairs and stroller. The 10k course is NOT suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.

There are 2 water stations along the course.

Races

  • 10k

    Incl. $4.64 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $49.64

    Trail course with roots, wooden bridges, gravel
  • 5k

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $44.30

    suitable for wheelchairs and strollers
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $2.61 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd March 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $17.61

  • COTU Challenge

    Incl. $5.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $65.65

    Complete both the 5K and the 10K races!
  • Virtual 10K

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    $44.30

  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt

    $38.96

  • Virtual COTU Challenge

    Incl. $5.31 Fee & T-Shirt

    $60.31

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Location

500 South Center Street, Ashland, 23005, VA, United States

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