Ashland Railroad Run

Ashland Railroad Run 2026

Join us for our 47th year racing the rails in lovely Ashland, Virginia. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. For this year’s event, we are partnered with Arsenal Events and will have in person and virtual options.

Event Overview

• Location: 500 South Center Street, Ashland, VA
• Date: March 21, 2026
• Race Details: This 10K RAILS to TRAILS race is a favorite spring ritual for runners near and far.
• Start/Finish: Begin and end "on the tracks" in our picturesque railroad town, known as the "Center of the Universe"!

Races Available

• Distances: Events include a 10K, 5K Walk/Run, Kids Fun Run, and the COTU Challenge (race both the 5K and 10K!).
• Post-Race: Stay after the race and enjoy all that Ashland has to offer.
• Packet Pickup: In person at Hanover Arts & Activities Center, March 20th from 5-7pm and March 21st beginning at 7am.
• Prizes: Prizes for all Fun Run finishers.

Shirts and Discounts

• Tech-Shirts: Shirt availability and sizes cannot be guaranteed if registered after March 2nd.
• Virtual Runners: Will need to pick up shirt during packet pickup. Shirts for virtual non-local entries can be shipped for a flat rate of $10.
• Discount: $5 discount for no shirt option.

Course Information

• 5K Course: Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
• 10K Course: Not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
• Water Stations: There are 2 water stations along the course.

More Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page.