Freight Train Ultra Marathon
May 9, 2026
High Bridge Trail State Park
Starting at $65
Event Details
Registration Options
Half Marathon – $80
50k – $100
100k – $165
Start Times
100k – 7:30 am
50k – 8:30 am
Half Marathon – 9:00 am
Course Description
100k
Welcome to Year 6 of Freight Train! This event was moved from December to May due to weather.
100k runners begin at Camp Paradise. They will head East towards Burkeville and then turn around, returning to Camp Paradise.
Then, they will head towards Pamplin, passing through downtown, Tuggle and Prospect.
50k Runners will cross High Bridge and head towards downtown. They will travel 5.6 miles to the first aid station at Osborne Road, just past downtown. Runners will continue west for 5.2 miles to the next aid station at Tuggle. Runners continue west for another 3.8 miles to Prospect, the next aid station. They will continue past Prospect for another 1 mile to an unmanned turnaround. They will then turn around and retrace their steps through Prospect, Tuggle, downtown, and across the bridge to the finish
Half Marathon- The Half Marathon begins at 9AM. They will run West from Camp Paradise towards downtown Farmville. They will run approximately 1 mile past the aid station to an unmanned turnaround. They will then return to the finish. They will pass the downtown aid station twice. Once at mile 5.6 and again at mile 7.6.
Live Tracking
https://my.raceresult.com/357550/
Aid Stations
| Location | Open Time | Close Time | Mileage | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Paradise | 7:30 am | 2:30am | 0.0 | 2:30am |
| Rice | 7:45am | 2:00 pm | 2.9/15.6 | No |
| Orchard Road | 8:15am | 11am | 6.9/10.9 | No |
| Farmville | 9am | 1am | 25/56.8 | Yes 1am |
| Tuggle | 9:30am | 11:30pm | 30.4/51.4 | Yes 11:30pm |
| Prospect Fire Station | 10:15am | 10:30pm | 34.2/47.6 | Yes 10:30 |
| Pamplin Turnaround | 12pm | 8pm | 40.9 | Yes 8pm |
There is one lengthy portion of the course where 100k runners will have to travel a long distance without an aid station. This is Prospect to the Pamplin turnaround (6.5 miles). It is recommended that crew use the parking at Elam. This splits the distance in half. Runners must remember to carry enough water to travel these sections. Runners should also remember to carry any trash they create to the next trash can.
Drop Bags
Drop Bags for the 100k will be transported out to Prospect. Runners will be able to access them at miles 34.2 and 47.6. They will return to the start when Prospect closes. Runners may also keep a bag at the start line to access when they reach the halfway point. 50k runners may send a drop bag out to Prospect as well. It will return when the aid station closes.
Pacers
Pacers are permitted for the 100k after a runner reaches Tuggle (Mile 30.4) for the first time. Pacers are responsible for transportation to and from their aid station. Pacers are permitted for the 50k from Prospect to the finish line. Pacers are not permitted for the Half Marathon.
Dogs/Strollers
Dogs are permitted with prior permission of the RD. They may run after the halfway point of any distance. Strollers are also permitted. They may be used for the entire distance. Exceptional and Adaptive athletes are also encouraged. The hiker option also encourage participants of all speeds to register.
Lodging
The Hotel Weyanoke is 3 blocks from the start line. There is also a Tru by Hilton, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn Express in town. There are also rentals available on the Airbnb market.
Discounts
We are proud to offer discounts for all of our races. Enter the code “Thanks” at checkout if you are a military, fire, law enforcement, medical, or educational professional for a 10% discount.
Awards/Swag
Every runner registered by November 1st will get a unisex long-sleeve hoodie. Registrations that come in after will receive old shirts or leftovers. Every finisher of any distance will receive a handcrafted holiday ornament courtesy of Mainly Clay. Top 3 male/female in each distance will receive handmade pottery awards in addition to the ornaments. The last-place finisher in each space will receive the coveted DFL award! Finally, since this is a holiday race Ugly Christmas sweaters and costumes are encouraged! Wearers of ugly Christmas Sweaters will receive something special as well. This includes spectators and crew.
