Trail Nut 10k & Half Marathon Trail Races

*Note: The Poplar Forest Parkway off Enterprise Dr. will be closed on race day. All participants must enter via our service entrance at:

687 Poplar Forest Dr.

Forest, VA 24551

Written directions to Service Entrance can be found at https://www.poplarforest.org/visit/the-retreat/directions/

Description

Are you up for an adventure? Challenge yourself to beat the clock as you take on a 3.1-mile obstacle race through Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest plantation encountering obstacles (and some mud) along the way!

Entry fees will support educational programming at Poplar Forest.

Registration Information

Register early and save! Registration fees increase to $50 on July 25, 2026.

Late registration and day-of registration fees increase to $60 beginning on Thursday, August 14th.

Race Day registration will be available beginning at 6:30 AM on Saturday, August 15th. T-shirts will ONLY be guaranteed to those who registered before July 25th. All others will be invited to come back immediately after the race and claim their t-shirts. First come, first served.

Elite Runners and Teams - The first four waves of the race are reserved for Elite (or competitive) runners. Participants will compete for cash prizes and free entry into next year’s race. Elite runners must complete all obstacles (completion will be monitored by race volunteers at each obstacle) to qualify for prizes.

Corporate Teams and Elite Teams - Teams of 5-8 participants complete for the chance to win prizes. Teams are not required to stay together, but it is encouraged as much of the course will require teamwork to come out on top. Individual finishing times will not be provided. Teams will receive one finishing time for the last member of the team who crosses the finish line.

Non-Competitive Waves - These waves begin at 8:20 a.m. These waves are designed for the vast majority of racers. Participants in these heats are not racing for cash and prizes. All obstacles are optional and there are no penalties for not completing an obstacle. If you want to race with a specific person, please make sure you register in the same wave time. We cannot guarantee we can move you to another wave time.

Please make sure all participants you wish to race with choose the same wave time. Register early as once a wave time is filled, it will disappear! (20-person limit per wave time). Race organizers cannot guarantee the addition of runners to team waves who did not register with the team.

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pickup will be held at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest’s Service Entrance (687 Poplar Forest Dr. Forest, VA 24551) from 7 a.m.-9 a.m., 11:30 am - 1:30 pm and 4-6 pm on Friday, August 14th.

We highly encourage everyone, if able, to pick up your packet on Friday, August 14th at Poplar Forest. Once you have picked up your packet, there is no need to “check-in” at the registration table on the day of the race. This will alleviate the congestion and lines at the registration and packet pick-up tables. If

you pick up your packet on Friday, please just meet us at the starting line 10-15 minutes before your starting wave time. If you are unable to pick up your packet on Friday, we will have pickup starting at 6:30 am on Saturday, August 15th.

All Corporate teams should plan to send ONE representative from each team to pick up their entire team's packet on Friday, August 16th during the times listed. We will “pre-pull” all corporate team packets to make a quick and easy pick-up.

Join our 10th annual Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run and Walk fundraiser! This 5K race covers some of the many trails, fields, and forests on the 470 acres of Camp Bethel, making it ideal for runners who wear spikes. ​Your fee (and sponsors) will benefit Camp Bethel. $40.00 Participant Fee includes fully stocked water/aid stations, a race t-shirt and swag, pre-and-post-race snacks and drinks, BRUNCH, good ole fashioned PEP!, and fun for everyone. Register by August 21, 2026 to guarantee your race t-shirt! Sponsor the run to make it more fun! Join us: for health, for fellowship, and for Camp Bethel!

The senior class at Franklin County High School in Rocky Mount, VA proudly announces the 16th annual Eagle Strut Race to take place Saturday September 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The Eagle Strut is a 5K race that takes runners around the beautiful and historic town of Rocky Mount. The 5K course is a perfect introduction to running for novice runners while still providing enough of a challenge to keep advanced runners interested. Proceeds for the race help fund the FCHS Class of 2027 in order to help offset senior activity costs and provide aid to our seniors who are most in need. No refunds will be given. Shirt size can only be guaranteed if registering before 8/14!

Packet pickup will be the morning of the race, September 12 at 6:30 AM and end at 7:45 AM. Participants who wish to sign up on the morning of the event can still sign up on RunSignUp!

Participants should park in the Law parking lot (between the high school and the Rocky Mount Smokehouse).

A special THANK YOU to our 2026 race sponsors seen below!

Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Prentice Sargeant ([email protected])!

2025 RACE RESULTS: Click Here!

Welcome to the Tartan 5K, A Twilight Run, a celebration of health, happiness, and community! This race is sponsored by Radford University in Roanoke. As a health science campus, this event aims to provide support in celebrating both current and future healthcare professionals.

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and embrace the spirit of the Tartan as you dash through the Roanoke Greenway in this unique and lively event. Whether you choose to run in scrubs to honor the healthcare community, or a kilt to show your Highlander pride – every step you take will contribute to a healthier, happier you, as well as a stronger community bond. Mark your calendars for September 18, 2026!

Runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs of all ages are welcome!

Pre-race party starts at 5:30pm!

*This race is chip-timed.

Discounts for Radford University students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as for current healthcare workers, can be applied during checkout after early bird registration ends on May 14.

Award Groups:

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female in runners at 18-30, 40-49 (Masters), and 50+ (Grandmasters).

Highlander Tartan Spirit Award

Youngest and oldest finishers

Packet Pick-up:

Wednesday, September 16

11 a.m.- 1 p.m. & 4-6 p.m.

Radford University Carilion (101 Elm Ave, SE, Roanoke, VA 24013)

Thursday, September 17

4-6 p.m.

Run About Sports (3635 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014)

Participants will receive:

-Finisher Medal

-Race T-Shirt (shirts guaranteed for the first 150 participants to register by August 15, 2026)

-Swag Bag

• Free cup of tropical ice

Imagine a crisp, sunny morning at Bedford’s Falling Creek Park with an excited crowd gathered at the starting line, buzzing with energy. Participants of all ages are dressed in white, ready to transform into living canvases. As the race begins, runners and walkers alike charge forward, grinning from ear to ear. Along the course, volunteers armed with colorful powder wait eagerly at multiple color stations. As runners pass through, they're showered with vibrant clouds of blue, pink, yellow, and green, creating a kaleidoscope of colors in the air.

The laughter and cheers from participants mix with the upbeat music from DJ Showtime playing in the background, creating an infectious atmosphere of joy and celebration. By the time they cross the finish line, everyone is covered head to toe in a rainbow of hues, having not only completed a fun and healthy run but also created unforgettable memories. The after-party showers everyone with even more color as participants dance and laugh with friends.

Registration after 9/15 will not get a shirt . Day-of-race sign-ups will not receive a shirt or medal, regardless of your finish position in the race.

We can't wait to see you at the starting line. Click here to see the race route!