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Freight Train 100k/50k

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 5, 2026100km
Marathon Marq Racing · YouTube
Race date in 57 days
Dec 5, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Farmville · 100km
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, December 4, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Freight Train 100k/50k race photo
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Freight Train 100k/50k — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A flat, old railroad bed half marathon.

Events include half marathon and 50k, 100k.

Slight climbs immediately after start in both directions, but 100k total elevation gain under 1,500 ft, ideal for records.

Departs 7:30 a.m.;

100k time limit is 19 hours.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Freight Train 100k/50k runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

FREIGHT TRAIN 50K 2026 RACE RECAP | ULTRAMARATHON # 17 | presented by Virginia Adventures LLC

Marathon Marq Racing

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Freight Train 100k/50k — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Half Marathon Hiker

Entry cost $85

subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
About 50K
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Freight Train 100k/50k course map and elevation

The 100km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limit19 hours
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19 hours (100K)

EventStartTime limit
100K100km07:3019h
Ultra50km08:3019h
Half21.0975km09:00—
START

Farmville Train Depot, 510 West 3rd Street, Farmville, VA

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Events include 50K Hiker, 100K, 50K, 1/2 Marathon, and Half Marathon Hiker.

The start is at Farmville, VA at 7:30 a.m. local time.

Course is out-and-back on the same route.

Typical race-season temperature: around 4°C (39°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Freight Train 100k/50k race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For small trail races, race-morning on-site pickup is common; check the registration page announcement for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Farmville Train Depot, 510 West 3rd Street, Farmville, VA

No public transit; historic depot building, not an active rail station. Official listing states: 'Crew members should park in designated spaces only.'

Map

Getting to the finish

Same — Farmville Train Depot

Out-and-back/loop course on High Bridge Trail State Park rail-trail; runners cross the High Bridge twice.

Map

IC card

No dedicated transit card system; the race starts at the historic Farmville Train Depot in small-town Farmville, VA, but the depot no longer has passenger rail service. Car access and on-site parking are standard for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race starts at 7:30am and closes at 2:30am the following day (December 10), giving the 100k time limit 19 hours.

There is no separate time limit for 50k participants;

they simply need to finish within the same 19-hour time limit as the 100k.

Refunds are not available, but in consultation with the race director (RD), participants may defer their entry to the next race once only;

when re-registering, they must pay an additional 25% of the original Entry fee.

Registration is through UltraSignup.

Times are local to Farmville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Farmville, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

9.0/10(260)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Freight Train 100k/50k start line in Farmville

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Farmville, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.8km

9.0/10(260)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

What to see in Farmville after the race

Seeing Farmville with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Farmville.

Total cost and budget for Freight Train 100k/50k

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Freight Train 100k/50k

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Farmville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Freight Train 100k/50k

FAQ
When does Freight Train 100k/50k 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 5, 2026 in Farmville, VA, United States.

How much is the Freight Train 100k/50k 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What is the time limit for Freight Train 100k/50k 2026?

19 hours (100K).

What distances does Freight Train 100k/50k 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Freight Train 100k/50k 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does Freight Train 100k/50k 2026 start?

Farmville Train Depot, 510 West 3rd Street, Farmville, VA.

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