Virginia Creeper 10 Miler
Date
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTDistance
10 MileTrail race
Quick take
A focused 10-mile out-and-back race on the Virginia Creeper Trail, featuring a gentle rail-to-trail course and competitive age group awards.
Best for: runners who like a competitive edge
Race feel
- Competitive
CompetitiveThe Virginia Creeper 10 Miler offers a focused out-and-back experience on the historic Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, VA. Runners will navigate a predominantly dirt and gravel surface, enjoying a gentle decline on the way out and a slight incline on the return. This event provides a clear opportunity for those seeking a competitive race on a classic rail-to-trail course, with awards for top finishers across various age groups, Masters, and Grandmasters categories.
What to expect
- Run 10 miles on a rail-to-trail course, predominantly dirt and gravel.
- Experience a gentle decline on the outbound leg and a slight incline on the return.
- Compete for awards across overall, age group, Masters, and Grandmasters categories.
Standout details
- Out-and-back 10-mile course
- Predominantly dirt and gravel surface
- Awards for overall, age groups, Masters
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Packet pick up will be at the VA Creeper Trail Gazebo (which is out about 0. 1 mi from trailhead) from 7:15-7:55. Race begins at 8:00. Race day registration will be from 7:15-7:45. Cost $20. 00; $5. 00 discount for State of Franklin Track Club members.
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Awards: Awards will be given to first female/male overall and first female/male in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70 and 70-79, 80 and over. Also, Masters and Grandmasters. This is an out and back race. run 5 miles out, turnaround and 5 miles back on same trail. The course is a rail-to-trail so it is predominantly dirt/gravel with two road crossings. It is fairly flat with a slight decline running out and a slight incline running back .