Ashland Railroad Run
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Event overview
The Ashland Railroad Run takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Ashland, Virginia (500 South Center Street, 23005). This is the event's 47th year. Proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. The event offers both in-person and virtual options and is organized in partnership with Arsenal Events. The race starts and finishes on the railroad tracks in Ashland.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Fun Run (ages 3 - 12)
- COTU Challenge (enter both 5K and 10K)
- Virtual 10K
- Virtual 5K
- Virtual COTU Challenge
Entry fees are listed per event. Packet pickup is at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center on the weekend of the race. The 5K course is an out-and-back on flat road and is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. The 10K is a rails-to-trails mix of roads and gravel through woods with roots and turns and is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. There are two water stations on course. Tech-shirt availability is not guaranteed for late registrations; virtual shirts can be picked up or shipped for a flat $10 fee, and a $5 discount applies for the no-shirt option. Awards are gift certificates for top finishers and prizes for all Fun Run finishers. Virtual entries may complete their distance and submit results through May 14. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
