National Trails Day 5k
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Rice, Virginia
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, at the National Trails Day 5K event, held at the scenic High Bridge Trail State Park in Rice, Virginia. This marks the 14th annual running of this vibrant community celebration, where participants can enjoy a beautiful out-and-back course across the historic High Bridge, a half-mile structure that offers stunning views and a smooth, level surface perfect for both runners and walkers.
Registration is available online for just $30, with a slight increase as race day approaches. Families can take advantage of special pricing, making it an ideal event for all ages to come together and celebrate health and the great outdoors. With local businesses generously providing raffle prizes during the awards ceremony, every participant is automatically entered, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace nature, support park programs, and make lasting memories with family and friends!
Registration is available online for just $30, with a slight increase as race day approaches. Families can take advantage of special pricing, making it an ideal event for all ages to come together and celebrate health and the great outdoors. With local businesses generously providing raffle prizes during the awards ceremony, every participant is automatically entered, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to embrace nature, support park programs, and make lasting memories with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate National Trails Day by participating in the 14th 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 7 - 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 - NEW FOR 2025
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, May 31st receive a complimentary $5.00 parking voucher.)
STROLLERS AND PETS
Due to the width of the path across the bridge, we cannot accommodate strollers and pets.
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 7 - 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 - NEW FOR 2025
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, May 31st receive a complimentary $5.00 parking voucher.)
STROLLERS AND PETS
Due to the width of the path across the bridge, we cannot accommodate strollers and pets.
Questions/Concerns:
High Bridge Trail State Park at (434)315-0457 or Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center at (434)392-1482.
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