Description

The New River Trail 50k and 25k are 100% dirt, flat, and entirely along the New River and Chestnut Creek in the New River Trail State Park.

8:00 am start time for the 50k
9:00 am start time for the 25k
3:00 pm cutoff for all distances

An early start at 7:10 am will be offered for runners who feel that they will need more than 7 hours to complete the race.

Aid Stations:

50K aid stations at mile points 6.15, 11.82, 15.94, 20.06, 25.73 for the 50k. See course map on website for more detail.

The 25k will use the same aid stations and they will be located at 5.33 and 10.20 miles.

Each aid station will be stocked with electrolyte drink, water, Coke, PB&J squares, salty snacks, candy, and fruit. This is a CUPLESS RACE! Runners are required to carry at least 1 water bottle/cup as there will be NO disposable cups available.

Drop bags (50k only):

50K Runners may leave a drop bag at the Start/Finish area race morning by 7:15 AM. Bags will be delivered to the Cliffview turnaround. Please clearly mark bags w/name, bib #. Waterproof the bag if necessary. Bags will be returned to the finish area by 2 PM. Forgotten or abandoned drop bags CANNOT be mailed. Items left after 4:00 pm will be either recycled, donated or disposed of...Please leave a note on the dashboard of your vehicle to help you remember

Packet Pick-up:

This will occur at the Start/Finish area from 4-8 PM Friday April 12, 2023.

Race Morning Packet Pick-up:
6:30-7:45 AM race morning for the 50k
6:30-8:45 AM race morning for the 25k

Runners should consider bringing headlamps or flashlights to pick-up packets. Parking is across a grassy field with limited lighting.

Refund Policy

There will be no refunds or rollover of entry fees. Runners can transfer distances up to the day before the race, no refund for changing from the 50k down to the 25k, runners increasing from the 25k up to the 50k will have to pay the difference in price. Runners can transfer their entry to another runner, to be used the same year as originally registered.

Awards

Awards will be given out at 3:00 PM for the following:
1st Overall Male, Female, and Nonbinary
2nd Overall Male, Female, and Nonbinary
3rd Overall Male, Female, and Nonbinary

Age Group Awards:
20 and Under Male, Female, and Nonbinary
20 to 24 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
25 to 29 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
30 to 34 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
35 to 39 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
40 to 44 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
45 to 49 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
50 to 54 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
55 to 59 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
60 to 65 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
65 to 70 Male, Female, and Nonbinary
70 and Up Male, Female, and Nonbinary

View Past Race Photography

View the photos from 2023's race, which are included in the race registration and yours to download:

https://jessekokotek.smugmug.com/Races/Freelance-/New-River-Trail-50K25K/

All photos used for the 2023 event were taken by Jesse Kokotek.

Event's current local time: 8:49 AM ET