Choose Your Distance
50K
The 50K serves as Freight Train's accessible entry point into ultramarathoning, offering runners their first taste of the demanding terrain without the additional mental challenge of the 100K's extended night running and deeper fatigue management. This distance allows for more aggressive pacing through the technical sections while still requiring smart fueling strategy across the rolling hills and creek crossings. The 50K attracts both seasoned marathoners ready to step up and experienced ultrarunners seeking a hard effort on challenging terrain without the full commitment of the longer option.
100K
The course follows a converted rail trail corridor with the characteristic gentle grades of former railway infrastructure. Runners encounter slight inclines in both directions from the starting area, but the overall profile remains notably flat for an ultramarathon venue. The famed High Bridge serves as a landmark feature, crossed twice by all distance participants. The half marathon option begins at 9:00 AM from the Farmville Train Station, heading east 6.55 miles to a turnaround point just past Camp Paradise before returning to the finish. The longer distances utilize more of the rail trail system, maintaining the same relatively flat character throughout the extended route.