National Trails Day 5K

High Bridge Trail State Park will host the annual National Trails Day 5K run in celebration of National Trails Day. 

The race follows an out-and-back course. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and top three male and female finishers in each age category. The top overall male and female finishers will each receive a free weekend cabin stay in a Virginia State Park. Categories are: Men and Women 10 and under, 11-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Participation is capped at 200 runners. 

Registration by May 15th is $25. From May 16th through June 3rd, the fee is $30. Registration on the day of the race will be $35. Pre-race packet pickup will be at the Virginia's Heartland Regional Visitor Center on Friday, June 3rd from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., located at 121 E. Third Street, Farmville, VA 23901. For more information or to register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Rice/NationalTrailsDay5k. or contact High Bridge Trail State Park by telephone at (434) 315-0457, or by email at highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov. 

Timing and scoring is provided by Riverside Runners of Lynchburg, VA. Race proceeds benefit the non-profit support organization Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park, which provides funding for special projects to improve our park and volunteer support.