Schedule and packet pickup
START TIMES
7:30AM *Half Marathon (Timing ceases at four (4) hours). 8:00AM 5K. *Race participants who do not complete the course within the four-hour time frame will not be eligible for a finisher item.
High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Rice, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $100 on Oct 2, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 3, 20267:30 AM | $85$100 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $100 on Oct 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $85 until Oct 1, then $100 until Oct 3.
- 5k: $40 until Oct 1, then $45 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $85, entry is about 21 percent above a typical half marathon in Virginia, which costs $70 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Virginia runs 2:10:08, about 9:56 a mile, based on 34 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:19:26 and men in 2:00:18.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5k
130
finishers
36:01
median (11:37 /mi)
19:16
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Half Marathon
98
finishers
2:04:22
median (9:29 /mi)
1:13:24
winning time
42% / 58%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Riverside Runners, Inc.) for High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k?
At the 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 23:56 or better, the top quarter in 28:45, and half the field in 36:01; the last tenth came in after 57:11.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:25:50 or better, the top quarter in 1:41:35, and half the field in 2:04:22; the last tenth came in after 3:00:43.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:13 | 19:59 |
| 20-29 | 33:11 | 28:46 |
| 30-39 | 34:36 | 27:33 |
| 40-49 | 24:41 | 28:07 |
| 50-59 | 33:44 | 27:17 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 33:21 |
| 70+ | n/a | 33:45 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 70 percent since 2021.
134
2021
146
2022
148
2023
182
2024
228
2025
All events combined, from official results.
High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 71 to 130 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:00 to 36:01.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 130 (+44%) | 36:01 | under 23:56 | 19:16 |
| 2024 | 90 (+17%) | 37:07 | under 23:57 | 20:31 |
| 2023 | 77 (+26%) | 34:26 | under 23:05 | 17:57 |
| 2022 | 61 (-14%) | 37:36 | under 25:49 | 17:13 |
| 2021 | 71 | 33:00 | under 23:37 | 17:27 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:45, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Half Marathon: Faster than most Virginia half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:41:35, against 1:52:10 in a typical Virginia half marathon, so times here run 9 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 81°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
PACKET PICKUP
NEW PACKET PICKUP LOCATION FOR 2026. Location(s): High Bridge Station (1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, Virginia 23966). Friday, Oct. 2nd, 11:30am - 6:30pm. Saturday, Oct. 3rd, 6:30am - 7:30am. Packets may be picked up by someone other than…
Course
COURSE INFORMATION
Surface: packed crushed gravel. Grade: very little. Particulars: rails-to-trails conversion. Amenities: 4 water stations with water, Gatorade available, and first aid at each water station; cheer groups intermittently stationed for…
Parking and travel
PARKING & Map
Shirt and medal
T-SHIRTS, FINISHER MEDALS, AWARDS
RACE T-SHIRTS: T-shirts (unisex) are guaranteed to those registered by Sept. 1, 2026. A limited amount of extra shirts are ordered after this deadline and available on a first-come basis at packet pickup. FINISHER MEDALS: Finisher medals…
Rules and FAQ
REGISTRATION
REFER A FRIEND AND SAVE! Refer 5 or more friends no later than 6:30pm, Thursday 10/1/2026 and receive a refund of your entry fee. Look for your unique URL to share with others to use with your completed registration. HALF MARATHON. $65 ||…
Race details
- Where
- 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 350 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (9/01)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is High Bridge Half Marathon & 5k?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $100 on Oct 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $85, entry is about 21 percent above a typical half marathon in Virginia, which costs $70 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 130 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 36:01 and the winner ran 19:16.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:45, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1466 Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA 23966.
From the organizers
The town of Farmville in south central Virginia has been hailed as “America’s Crucible”. The site of one of the last battles of the War Between the States and one of the first critical moments in the Battle for Civil Rights in Education, Farmville is truly the Heart of Virginia. Home to Green Front Furniture and a delightful historic commercial district filled with restaurants, retail, and galleries, Farmville promises something for everyone who comes to spend a day, a weekend, or a lifetime.