High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The town of Farmville in south central Virginia has been hailed as “America’s Crucible”. The site of one of the last battles of the War Between the States and one of the first critical moments in the Battle for Civil Rights in Education, Farmville is truly the Heart of Virginia. Home to Green Front Furniture and a delightful historic commercial district filled with restaurants, retail, and galleries, Farmville promises something for everyone who comes to spend a day, a weekend, or a lifetime.

🏞️ High Bridge Trail

The historic High Bridge runs through the Heart of Virginia in Prince Edward and Cumberland Counties. Heralded as the largest bridge of its kind in the United States, the High Bridge and the battle for control of it was a contributing factor to General Robert E. Lee’s surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia in nearby Appomattox Courthouse. Today, the bridge is the centerpiece of the 31-mile High Bridge Trail State Park that includes the historic commercial district of Farmville.

🏅 Race Details

• Date: 2025-10-04
• Location: Downtown Plaza at High Bridge Trail State Park, Farmville, VA
• Courses: Out-and-back starting in Farmville Downtown
• Surface: Packed crushed gravel, very little grade

🎉 On-Course Amenities

• Support: On-course support with spirit groups, music, and water stations.
• Water Stations: 4 stations with water and Gatorade available.
• Finishers: Awards for all Half Marathon finishers who complete within 4 hours.
• Facilities: Vault toilets available along the course.

🕒 Start Times

• Half Marathon: Starts at 7:30am
• 5K: Starts at 8:00am
• Timing: Ceases at four (4) hours
• Eligibility: Participants must complete within the 4-hour limit for finisher items.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, Oct. 3rd, 11:30am - 6:30pm
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 4th, 6:30am - 7:30am
• Location: TBD
• Note: Arrive early to ensure a smooth pickup experience.

💵 Refund Policy

Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. An entry cannot be deferred to another year and/or transferred to another participant.

👥 Refer a Friend

Refer 5 or more friends no later than Friday 10/4/2024 and receive a refund of your entry fee. Look for your unique URL to share with others to use.

👕 Race T-Shirts

Moisture-wicking t-shirts (unisex) are guaranteed to those registered by Sept. 3, 2025. A limited number of extra shirts are ordered after this deadline and available on a first-come basis at packet pickup.

🏅 Finisher Premium

All finishers of the Half Marathon and 5K will receive a finisher medal or a race premium (your choice).

🚗 Race Day Parking

FREE Town of Farmville parking lots are very close to our start/finish line. Parking passes are not required this year.

🏆 Awards Ceremony

Finisher medals or a race premium (your choice) will be presented to all half-marathon & 5k runners who complete the race during the timing period. Awards will be presented to the top three overall finishers and to the top three age group finishers for each race.

🤝 Club Discounts

We are happy to provide a discount to the Richmond Road Runners Club and Lynchburg Road Runners Club. Discounts are applied at checkout, to current, active, members of the Richmond Road Runners Club and/or Lynchburg Road Runners Club found on RunSignUp. This promotion begins 4/3/2025 and expires on 9/3/2025. Discounts are not retroactive and cannot be applied to a registration that was completed before the promotion or during the promotional period. Questions concerning the status of a membership should be directed to the appropriate club.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the race page: High Bridge Half Marathon & 5K.