Night Train Ultra Marathons
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Night Train 100K, 50K and Half Marathon
Night Train is an annual trail event held on the High Bridge Trail State Park in Farmville, VA, organized by Virginia Adventures. The event in 2027 marks the race's tenth year and adds a new 100K option with an overall 19 hour finish limit.
Distances offered
- 100K
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- Half Marathon Hiker
- 5K
- 5K Hiker
- Family 5K
All races start and finish at Camp Paradise, with every competitor finishing by crossing the bridge. The course follows an old rail trail through farmland, small towns, and historic areas around Farmville. Aid stations are placed along the route; examples include Rice and Orchard Road for the 100K and Downtown Farmville, Tuggle, and Prospect for the longer distances. The course is mostly flat but can be strongly affected by hot, sunny conditions and extended distances between aid stations. The 50K has a 16 hour limit and the half marathon an 8 hour limit.
The event is chip timed. Runners receive event apparel with women receiving tank tops and men receiving t shirts; all finishers receive an award and the top three finishers by gender in each race receive prizes. The race is cupless; portable cups are suggested. There are no refunds, though deferrals are allowed for injury or COVID. Select community professions receive a discount code. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
