Conquer the Cove 25k and Marathon Trail Races
- Date Sun 30th May 2027
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Roanoke, Virginia
- Price Free - $91.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra, 5km, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Conquer the Cove 25k and Marathon Trail Races on Sunday, May 30, 2027, in the stunning Carvins Cove Natural Reserve in Roanoke! This exciting event promises an unforgettable experience as participants tackle challenging courses amidst the breathtaking beauty of blooming mountain laurel and rhododendrons. Whether you're a local looking to dominate the competition or a visitor eager to explore 80% of the park's meticulously maintained and well-marked trails, this race offers something for everyone.
With both a 25k and a full marathon distance, runners can expect a rigorous adventure, including significant elevation gains—approximately 3,500 feet in the marathon, with a thrilling downhill finish. The event is part of the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS), making it the perfect opportunity to test your fitness against fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience one of the largest municipal parks in the nation while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. Join us in Roanoke for a day filled with challenge, beauty, and community spirit!
With both a 25k and a full marathon distance, runners can expect a rigorous adventure, including significant elevation gains—approximately 3,500 feet in the marathon, with a thrilling downhill finish. The event is part of the Roanoke Non Ultra Trail Series (RNUTS), making it the perfect opportunity to test your fitness against fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on this chance to experience one of the largest municipal parks in the nation while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow runners. Join us in Roanoke for a day filled with challenge, beauty, and community spirit!
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.
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
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Conquer the Cove 25k
Incl. $4.30 Fee & Technical Apparel Option
Sun 30th May 2027 (6:30AM EDT)
$59.30
OPENS 01 NOV -
Conquer the Cove 25k Virtual Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Technical Apparel Option
$32.80
OPENS 01 NOVOur 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 5/6/26, after that, all registrants will get a Mountain Junkies LLC Socks or Hoo Rag (similar to a Buff). -
Conquer the Cove Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & Technical Apparel Option
Sun 30th May 2027 (6:30AM EDT)
$91.10
OPENS 01 NOV -
Conquer the Cove Marathon Virtual Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Technical Apparel Option
$32.80
OPENS 01 NOVOur 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 5/6/26, after that, all registrants will get a Mountain Junkies LLC Socks or Hoo Rag (similar to a Buff). -
Conquer the Cove & RNUTS Bundle
Sun 30th May 2027 (6:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 NOV
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