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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
100 Museum Drive, Newport News VA
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50–64°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Noland Trail 50K and Relay
Date: 2026-11-07
Location: 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA
More information: Noland Trail 50K and Relay
Race Overview
- Unique Course: The ONLY event run on the beautiful Noland Trail in The Mariners’ Museum Park.
- Distance: The 50K will consist of 6 laps on the trail, with a short section of course before and after each lap.
- Team Participation: Relay teams can be made up of 2-6 members, tackling the 6 laps together.
- Post-Race Gathering: Runners can enjoy time together in "Tortuga" between laps.
Festival Access
- Exclusive Entry: All runners gain access to the Mariners' Museum Fall Festival.
- Activities: The festival features live music, craft beer and cider tastings.
- Family Fun: Activities available for the entire family.
Start Times
- Order of Start: Slowest runners/teams will start first at 7:30 AM.
- Gradual Increase: Gradually faster runners/teams will start throughout the morning, with the fastest around 8:45-9:00 AM.
- Traffic Management: This setup helps reduce congestion on the trail.
- Team Start Times: Based on the average pace submitted during registration, with postings about 2 weeks prior to the event.
Course map
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