Conquer the Cove 25k and Marathon Trail Races

  • Date Sun 1st June 2025
  • Time 6:30AM EST
  • Location Roanoke, Virginia
  • Price Free - $85.80
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Conquer the Cove 25k and Marathon Trail Races on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in the stunning Carvins Cove Natural Reserve, Roanoke! This exciting event promises a unique blend of challenging courses set against the backdrop of breathtaking mountain laurel and rhododendron blooms, making it the perfect time of year to race.

Participants will have the choice between two thrilling distances: a demanding 25k and a full marathon that boasts approximately 3,500 feet of elevation gain, including a challenging climb after mile 18. Not only will you be competing against local talent, but youโ€™ll also have the chance to explore 80% of the park's well-marked and maintained trails. As the anchor event of the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS), this race is an ideal opportunity to test your fitness and take in the natural beauty of one of the largest municipal parks in the nation. Donโ€™t miss out on this fantastic outdoor adventure!

Organiser's Description

Please see the race webpage for all of the race details - https://mountainjunkies.net/conquer-the-cove-25k-marathon/

This event has it all, great headquarters and trail system, tough challenging courses and the perfect time of year to see mountain laurel and rhododendrons in bloom. If you are from Roanoke it gives you a chance to compete against the home town folks to see whos top dog. If you arent from Roanoke it gives you the chance to see 80% of the trails of the park that will be well marked and maintained. This is the anchor event to the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS) and is the perfect place to test your fitness.

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the place to run and ride if you are in Roanoke. It is the second largest municipal park in the nation. It holds not only a major water source within its 12,700 acres, but also overflowing recreation opportunities. There is approximately 40 miles of roads and trails in the park and within trail plan there should be miles and miles of new trails added each year.

Both race distances will be challenging. There will be a lot of climbing, approximately 3500ft of elevation gain in the marathon. 1000ft of this will occur following mile 18, but your reward will be 2.35 miles of downhill followed by a relatively easy 2 mile to the finish.

Races

  • Conquer the Cove 25k

    Incl. $4.60 Fee & Technical Apparel Option

    Sun 1st June 2025 (6:30AM EDT)

    $64.60

  • Conquer the Cove 25k Virtual Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Technical Apparel Option

    $32.80

    Our Virtual events are setup for you to be a part of the series without having to be present since there are so many layers to activities. This is a run anywhere option, that counts as one of the RNUTS qualifying races. In addition, you will get the race shirt until 5/7/25, after that, all registrants will get a Mountain Junkies LLC Socks or Hoo Rag (similar to a Buff).
  • Conquer the Cove Marathon

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & Technical Apparel Option

    Sun 1st June 2025 (6:30AM EDT)

    $85.80

  • Conquer the Cove Marathon Virtual Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Technical Apparel Option

    $32.80

    Our Virtual events are setup for you to be a part of the series without having to be present since there are so many layers to activities. This is a run anywhere option, that counts as one of the RNUTS qualifying races. In addition, you will get the race shirt until 5/7/25, after that, all registrants will get a Mountain Junkies LLC Socks or Hoo Rag (similar to a Buff).
  • Conquer the Cove & RNUTS Bundle

    Sun 1st June 2025 (6:30AM EDT)

    Free

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Location

Sherwood Archers, 2720 Timberview Rd, Roanoke, 24019, VA, United States

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