National Trails Day 5k

  • Date Sat 6th June 2026
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Rice, Virginia
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the 15th Annual National Trails Day 5K on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the scenic High Bridge Trail State Park located in Rice, Virginia. This vibrant event celebrates the beauty of our trails with a fantastic out-and-back course spanning the historic High Bridge. Ideal for runners and walkers alike, the 5K features a wide, level surface that's perfect for all fitness levels.

Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also have the chance to win incredible raffle prizes generously donated by local Farmville businesses. Each runner will automatically be entered into the drawing during the awards ceremony, adding to the excitement of the day. With an affordable registration fee of $30 online, increasing to $35 on race day, and family pricing options available, this is an event you won't want to miss! Mark your calendars and head to 1466 Camp Paradise Road for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

Celebrate National Trails Day by participating in the 15th running of the National Trails Day 5K at High Bridge Trail State Park. 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 half-mile long High Bridge. This event is sponsored by Friends of High Bridge Trail. All proceeds support park programs.

Local Farmville businesses provide generous raffle prizes randomly selected during the awards ceremony. All runners are automatically entered into the drawing. Both runners and walkers are welcome.

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. Follow paved Camp Paradise Rd. to parking lot at new visitor center. - - GPS: 1466 Camp Paradise Road (Aspen Hill Road -Rt. 601, Rice, VA 23966)

REGISTRATION:
Online registration $30, $35 (June 1 - June 6 - Race Day)
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.

Family Pricing
We are happy to encourage family participation. Save $2.50 per registration when a family of 4 or more registers together. This applies to immediate family members. Family pricing is not retro-active. All registrations must be completed in one transaction. This option is selected during registration.

Pre Race Packet Pickup:
FREE $5.00 parking voucher available for those that pickup their packet on Friday, June 6th.
Friday, June 6, 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, PARKING
Race Day registration is available for $35. 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)

Please note there is a $5.00 Virginia State Park parking fee collected on-site.
(Those attending packet pickup on Friday, June 6th receive a complimentary $5.00 parking voucher.)

STROLLERS AND PETS
Stollers appropriate for running/walking (ie. handbrake, tether, tire size) on a crushed gravel surface are allowed. The event reserves the right to deny participation of strollers it considers unsafe. Please reach out to the Race Director with any questions or concerns.

Pets are not allowed to participate.

Questions/Concerns:
High Bridge Trail State Park at (434)315-0457 or Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center at (434)392-1482.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $32.80

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