Railway Races
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Railway Races
The Railway Races presented by Aetna are an inaugural running event on the Ecusta Trail in Hendersonville, North Carolina, scheduled for September 18, 2027. The event is organized as a celebration of the newly opened trail and the community efforts that created it.
Course and distances
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Both courses begin and end at the Hendersonville Welcome Center and use a paved greenway in an out-and-back layout with gentle grades. The route is well marked and GPS routes are provided for each distance.
Event features and policies
The event is professionally chip timed using the MyLaps system and includes complimentary race photos. All finishers receive a custom inaugural finisher medal and there are awards for overall and age group winners. Registrants who register before August 16 receive a complimentary Bella Canvas race shirt; shirts are available for purchase afterward. A virtual option is offered and virtual participants receive mailed swag. The course is stroller friendly and dogs are permitted on short leashes. Volunteer opportunities are available and the event supports Bike.Walk.HVL.
Registration opens May 27, 2027. Registrations are non refundable; options such as transfers to the virtual event, deferrals, and distance changes are available under the event policies. The event may be modified or converted to virtual for safety or permit reasons. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
