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Noland Trail 50K and Relay

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 7, 202650km
Smash the Iron Cage · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 22 days
Nov 7, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Newport News · 50km
Entry fee
$105Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, November 7, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
Noland Trail 50K and Relay race photo
Smash the Iron Cage · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Noland Trail 50K and Relay — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The only event held on the Noland Trail at Mariners' Museum Park.

Events are the 50K and a relay.

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.

Noland Trail 50K and Relay runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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.

Noland Marathon and Relay 2018

Shawn Buddenhagen

View on YouTube

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 Noland Trail 50K and Relay — 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.

General entry

Entry cost $105

The price goes up after 10/26 23:59 EDT.

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

RACE WEEK

Noland Trail 50K and Relay course map and elevation

Your 50km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
EventStart
Ultra07:30
START

100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA

Start · Google Maps
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Events are the Noland Trail 50K - Solo and Noland Trail 50K Relay.

The start takes place at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA, at 7:30 AM local time.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 12°C (53°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Noland Trail 50K and Relay 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

The Noland Trail 50K in Newport News; packet pickup details have not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startStart/finish at The Mariners' Museum and Park, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606. On-site parking…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (6-lap loop course on Noland Trail).

Source · checked Aug 22, 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 50K event consists of six laps of the Noland Trail, with a short connector section before and after each lap.

Relay teams of 2 to 6 people split the six laps among themselves.

Registration closes once total participants reach 650, and no race-day registration is offered.

The venue is within Mariners' Museum Park in Newport News.

Times are local to Newport News. 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.

Extended Stay America Select Suites Newport News Oyster Pt

Hotel · 2.8km

6.4/10(109)
View on Booking.com

Hotels near the Noland Trail 50K and Relay start line in Newport News

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.

Extended Stay America Select Suites Newport News Oyster Pt

Hotel · 2.8km

6.4/10(109)
View on Booking.com

Days Inn by Wyndham Newport News City Center Oyster Point

Accommodation · 3.6km

5.7/10(453)
View on Booking.com

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

What to see in Newport News after the race

Seeing Newport News 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 Newport News.

Total cost and budget for Noland Trail 50K and Relay

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Noland Trail 50K and Relay

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Newport News runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Noland Trail 50K and Relay

FAQ
When does Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 7, 2026 in Newport News, VA, United States.

How much is the Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $105.

What distances does Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

What time should I arrive at the Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 start area?

Wave starts begin at 07:30 according to the pace selected during registration.

Where does Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 start?

100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA.

What is the Noland Trail 50K and Relay 2026 course like?

Events are the Noland Trail 50K - Solo and Noland Trail 50K Relay.

The start takes place at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA, at 7:30 AM local time.

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