Nail the Rail 9 Miler

FEB
28
2026
The Nail the Rail event features a 9-mile and a 5-mile race on a trail in Martinsville, Virginia. Both races are out-and-back courses starting from the Virginia Avenue Trailhead. The 9-miler presents a time challenge to complete the distance in 60 minutes or less.
Sat 28 Feb 2026
9 miles 5 miles

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Event Details

The Nail the Rail ail running event takes place in Martinsville, Virginia on February 28, 2026. The start and finish location is the Dick & Willie Passage’s Virginia Avenue Trailhead at 1094 Virginia Ave.

Distances

Participants can choose from two in-person race distances, both starting at the same time:

  • 9 Miler: An out-and-back course on the trail.
  • 5 Miler: An out-and-back course on the trail, run simultaneously with the 9 Miler.

Course Description

Both races are out-and-back routes on the trail. The 9 Miler starts at milepost 0, runs to trail milepost 4.5, and returns to the start. The 5 Miler follows the same path but turns around at trail milepost 2.5. The event's name refers to the challenge of running the 9 Miler in 60 minutes or less.

Additional Information

There is also a virtual event option. Race day registration and packet pickup are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

9 mi
Nail the Rail 9 Miler
5 mi
Nail the Rail 5 Miler
Nail the Rail Virtual