New River Trail Races

  • Date Sat 11th April 2026
  • Location Fries, Virginia

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of racing at the New River Trail Races on Saturday, April 11, 2026, held in the stunning backdrop of Fries, Grayson County. This unique event features 100% dirt trails that are flat and scenic, winding alongside the beautiful New River and Chestnut Creek within the New River Trail State Park. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner or a weekend warrior, there’s a distance for everyone: challenge yourself with the 100k starting at 4:00 am, or choose from the 50k, 25k, or 10k races starting throughout the morning.

With each distance offering an out-and-back course, runners can enjoy the breathtaking views while pursuing their personal bests. Finishers of the 100k race will be rewarded with a coveted buckle, making the effort truly worthwhile! Be sure to register before April 1 to secure your race shirt and join the vibrant community of runners as they celebrate fitness, nature, and camaraderie. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to race in one of Virginia’s most picturesque locations!

Organiser's Description

The New River Trail Races are 100% dirt, flat, and entirely along the New River and Chestnut Creek in the New River Trail State Park. Each distance is an out and back course.

The schedule for the race:
4:00 am 100k Start (8:00 pm cutoff)
8:00 am 50k Start (5:00 pm cutoff)
8:30 am 10k Start (5:00 pm cutoff)
9:00 am 25k Start (5:00 pm cutoff)

Start Line Address: 321 Firehouse Road Fries VA

An early start at 7:30 am will be offered for 25k and 50k runners who feel that they will need more time to complete the race.

100k Finishers receive a buckle!

If you register after April 1, you won't get a race shirt. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we need to make sure our local vendor has enough time to get the shirts ready for race day.

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Location

323 Firehouse Drive, Fries, 24330, VA, United States

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