National Trails Day 5k
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Rice, Virginia
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for the 15th Annual National Trails Day 5K at the picturesque High Bridge Trail State Park in Rice, Virginia. Celebrating the beauty of our natural trails, this event features a scenic out-and-back course that spans the historic half-mile High Bridge, offering participants an enjoyable and accessible running experience on a wide, level surface. Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in this community-focused event, with all proceeds supporting vital park programs.
Starting at 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA, the day promises not only a fantastic race but also fun raffle prizes donated by local businesses, with every runner automatically entered to win during the awards ceremony! Registration is available online for $30, or $35 from June 1 to race day. Bring your family along for a day of fitness and fun, and take advantage of family pricing when registering together. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate National Trails Day while enjoying the great outdoors with friends and fellow enthusiasts!
Starting at 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA, the day promises not only a fantastic race but also fun raffle prizes donated by local businesses, with every runner automatically entered to win during the awards ceremony! Registration is available online for $30, or $35 from June 1 to race day. Bring your family along for a day of fitness and fun, and take advantage of family pricing when registering together. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate National Trails Day while enjoying the great outdoors with friends and fellow enthusiasts!
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 5th.
Friday, June 5, 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 5th 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.
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 5th.
Friday, June 5, 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 5th 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
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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