500 South Center Street, Ashland VA
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
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.
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