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Thank You for an Incredible Day at the New River Trail Races

Runner in a red cap and green shirt smiles while jogging on a wooden bridge, wearing a race bib numbered 6 and carrying water bottles.

There are race days that feel smooth, and then there are race days that feel meaningful. This year’s New River Trail Races was one of those truly meaningful days.


From the first light over Fries to the final finishers crossing the line, the day was filled with grit, courage, celebration, and the kind of community spirit that reminds us why trail running is so special. Whether you joined us for the 5K, 10K, 25K, 50K, or 100K, thank you for being part of something bigger than a race.


You brought the energy, determination, and heart that made the trail come alive.


Thank You to Our Partners


Events like this are only possible because of the incredible businesses and organizations who believe in supporting runners and strengthening community.


A huge thank you to our race partners:

  • Hammer Nutrition for helping keep runners fueled from start to finish

  • PlayOn Relief for supporting recovery and movement on race day

  • Shank Gym for continuing to champion our local endurance community


Their presence helped create a better experience for every runner on the course.


Man with sunglasses holding number 214 sign, wearing black tank top and necklace. River in background. Text: New River. Mood: confident.

Your Registration Gives Back


One of the things we value most at SWVA Running is making sure our races directly support the communities and trails we love.


Your registration this year helped fund donations to:

  • Fries EMS

  • New River Trail State Park

  • Friends of the New River Trail

  • Lady Tigers Softball Team, who did an amazing job running the Cliffview Aid Station


Every mile you ran helped support the people and places that make this race possible.

That community impact matters deeply to us.


What’s Next?

If this weekend sparked a bigger goal, now is the perfect time to build toward your next adventure. We encourage runners who are dreaming bigger to explore a structured 50K training plan and continue building confidence one week at a time.


If you want personalized coaching, visit SWVARunning.com to connect with our recommended coaches who can help guide your next training cycle.


Woman running and smiling on a trail, wearing a green "New River Trail Race" shirt and showing a peace sign. Another runner follows.

New River Trail Races Photos and Results


Race photos by Jay Proffitt will be shared soon, and we cannot wait for you to relive the smiles, grit, mud, tears, and finish-line magic.


Direct gallery link to Jay’s website here: https://photos.jayproffitt.com/2026-Races/New-River-Trail-Races


Official results will also be uploaded to UltraSignup later this week.


In the meantime, results are available now through Mountain Junkies, who provided timing services for race day.


Save the Date: 2027


We are already looking forward to doing it all again.


Mark your calendars now: Saturday, April 10, 2027


The New River Trail has a way of calling runners back, and we would be honored to welcome you again next spring. Until then, recover well, celebrate your accomplishment, and keep chasing the kind of goals that scare and excite you.


Thank you for being part of the SWVA Running family.


We’ll see you back on the trail soon.


— Melissa Londry & the SWVA Running Team

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