Run High Bridge 5k
- Date Sat 14th March 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rice, Virginia
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the annual Run High Bridge 5k, taking place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in the scenic Rice, Virginia. This exciting event will kick off at the Camp Paradise entrance of the High Bridge Trail State Park and features a thrilling out-and-back route across the iconic High Bridge. Join fellow runners and community members while supporting a great cause, as proceeds from the race will fund scholarships for Cumberland County School graduates and grants for local teachers.
Registration for the Run High Bridge 5k is affordable, with fees starting at just $25 before February 19th, and options for family and friends to save by registering together. Don’t miss the chance to secure your event t-shirt by signing up before the February 23rd deadline! With awards for top finishers across various age groups, this event promises to be a fun-filled day for all participants. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Run High Bridge 5k!
Registration for the Run High Bridge 5k is affordable, with fees starting at just $25 before February 19th, and options for family and friends to save by registering together. Don’t miss the chance to secure your event t-shirt by signing up before the February 23rd deadline! With awards for top finishers across various age groups, this event promises to be a fun-filled day for all participants. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Run High Bridge 5k!
Organiser's Description
The Cumberland Education Foundation is proud to present to our community the annual Run High Bridge 5k. The event will start at the Camp Paradise entrance of the High Bridge Trail State Park and offers an out and back run across the legendary High Bridge. Proceeds will go to Scholarships for Cumberland County School graduates and grants to teachers.
REGISTRATION:
$25 THROUGH February 19th
$30 (February 20th - March 12th)
$35 Packet Pickup (Mar. 13th) & Race Day (Mar. 14th)
FAMILY & FRIENDS SPECIAL PRICING: (THROUGH MAR. 1ST)
Register 4 or more of your family or friends together and save $2.00 per entry.
This special discount is only available at the time of registration and cannot be combined with past registrations to qualify.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Registration remains open on race day. Participants should register prior to arriving at our starting line at Camp Paradise Road/Aspen Hill Road (Rt. 601), Rice, VA 23966
Please note that there is no paper registration for this event.
EVENT T-SHIRT:
Participants registered through Feb. 23rd are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extras will be available on a "first-come" basis at packet pickup. If a t-shirt is important to you. Please register before our "Guaranteed Deadline" of Feb. 23rd.
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, March 7th from 3:00 6:45pm at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA, 580 Commerce Road, Farmville, VA 23901
Saturday, March 8th (RACE DAY) from 8:00am - 8:30am, High Bridge Station (new name, same location as past years) 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966
START/FINISH LOCATION/PARKING:
Aspen Hill Road (Rt. 601), Rice, VA 23966.
$5.00 PARKING AT RACE SITE
Due to the width of the path across the bridge, we cannot accommodate strollers and/or pets.
AWARDS/TIMING:
Top three overall male and female finishers, top Masters (40+ yrs of age) male & female, plus the top 3 male & female finishers in the following categories: 12 & under, 13 19, 20 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 - 59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Timing and scoring of the Run High Bridge 5k will be provided by Riverside Runners.
PLEASE NOTE: The High Bridge State Park is still open to the public.
REGISTRATION:
$25 THROUGH February 19th
$30 (February 20th - March 12th)
$35 Packet Pickup (Mar. 13th) & Race Day (Mar. 14th)
FAMILY & FRIENDS SPECIAL PRICING: (THROUGH MAR. 1ST)
Register 4 or more of your family or friends together and save $2.00 per entry.
This special discount is only available at the time of registration and cannot be combined with past registrations to qualify.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Registration remains open on race day. Participants should register prior to arriving at our starting line at Camp Paradise Road/Aspen Hill Road (Rt. 601), Rice, VA 23966
Please note that there is no paper registration for this event.
EVENT T-SHIRT:
Participants registered through Feb. 23rd are guaranteed a t-shirt. Extras will be available on a "first-come" basis at packet pickup. If a t-shirt is important to you. Please register before our "Guaranteed Deadline" of Feb. 23rd.
PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, March 7th from 3:00 6:45pm at the Southside Virginia Family YMCA, 580 Commerce Road, Farmville, VA 23901
Saturday, March 8th (RACE DAY) from 8:00am - 8:30am, High Bridge Station (new name, same location as past years) 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966
START/FINISH LOCATION/PARKING:
Aspen Hill Road (Rt. 601), Rice, VA 23966.
$5.00 PARKING AT RACE SITE
Due to the width of the path across the bridge, we cannot accommodate strollers and/or pets.
AWARDS/TIMING:
Top three overall male and female finishers, top Masters (40+ yrs of age) male & female, plus the top 3 male & female finishers in the following categories: 12 & under, 13 19, 20 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 - 59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Timing and scoring of the Run High Bridge 5k will be provided by Riverside Runners.
PLEASE NOTE: The High Bridge State Park is still open to the public.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Guaranteed to Those Registered Before 2/23/2026
Sat 14th March 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
The Cumberland Education Foundation is proud to present the Run High Bridge 5k. The event will include a run across the legendary High Bridge which is a part of the High Bridge Trail State Park. Proceeds will go to scholarships for graduates and grants to teachers of the Cumberland County High School.
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