Virginia · 50 Miler · 50 Mile Relay · 50K
James River Trail Runs
James River Trail Runs is a 50 Miler, 50 Mile Relay, 50K, 50K Hiker and 50K 3 Person Relay event held in Gladstone, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027. About 76 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 10, 2027
- Location
- Gladstone, VA
- Field size
- ~76 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Gladstone, Virginia
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50 Mile Relay, 50K, 50K Hiker, 50K 3 Person Relay, 10 Mile Hiker, 10 Miler, 10 Mile Nigh
- Field size
- About 76 runners
- Course
- 1025 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- virginiaadventures.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from virginiaadventures.com, checked October 18, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 10 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface; 1025 ft gain, 1025 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 50 Miler
- Loop course; Trail surface; 5000 ft gain, 5000 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the James River Trail Runs
James River Trail Runs in Gladstone, VA.
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James River Trail Runs: common questions
- When is the James River Trail Runs?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Where is the James River Trail Runs held?
- In Gladstone, Virginia.
- What distances does the James River Trail Runs offer?
- 50 Miler, 50 Mile Relay, 50K, 50K Hiker, 50K 3 Person Relay, 10 Mile Hiker, 10 Miler and 10 Mile Nigh.
- How many people run the James River Trail Runs?
- About 76 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the James River Trail Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the James River Trail Runs?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $125 (from virginiaadventures.com, checked October 18, 2026).
- What time does the James River Trail Runs start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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