National Trails Day 5k

🏞️ Race Overview

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.

🎟️ Location & Parking

• 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.
• GPS: 1466 Camp Paradise Road (Aspen Hill Road - Rt. 601, Rice, VA 23966)

📝 Registration Details

• Fees: Online registration $30, $35 (June 1 - June 7 - Race Day). Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• In-person Cancellation: If the "in-person" 5K is canceled, all registrations will be moved to a Virtual 5K scheduled the same day.
• Family Pricing: Save $2.50 per registration when a family of 4 or more registers together. This applies to immediate family members.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pre Race Packet Pickup: FREE $5.00 parking voucher available for those that pickup their packet on Friday, June 6th.
• Pickup Location: Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center, 121 E. Third Street, Farmville, VA 23901 (434)392-1482.
• Race Day Registration: Available for $35 with no "on-site" registration.
• Parking Note: A $5.00 Virginia State Park parking fee is collected on-site, but those attending packet pickup on June 6th 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.

📞 Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns, please contact High Bridge Trail State Park at (434)315-0457 or Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center at (434)392-1482.

🔗 More Information

For detailed information and to register, visit the National Trails Day 5K event page.