High Bridge Trail 5K

National Trails Day 5K Race

(PRINCE EDWARD) — The National Trails Day 5K returns to High Bridge Trail State Park, Saturday, June 1. The race is sponsored by Centra Southside Community Hospital and is in partnership with the Friends of High Bridge Trail. The race will start at the Camp Paradise access to High Bridge Trail promptly at 8 a.m.

Racers of all skill levels are welcome—custom placer and finisher medals will be awarded for all age categories. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and the top three finishers in each age category; and a free weekend stay in a Virginia State Park for top overall male and female finisher.

It is not too late to register. Hurry to www.runsignup.com. Registration is $30 until it goes up to $35 on race morning. Fees support the Friends of High Bridge Trail. For more information call 434-315-0457 or email highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov.

Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.