Gretna Trail Run 4 x 2.5 miles
Gretna Trail Run 4 x 2.5 miles is a trail running and running race on August 15, 2026 in Gretna, VA, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (19 days to go)
- Location
- 201 Coffey St, Gretna, VA
- Price
- $20
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
1st Annual Evening trail run on the Cross Country course at Gretna Middle School. It will be held Saturday, Aug. 15, from 6-8 PM. The trail is a wide 2.5 mile loop on crushed gravel and grass, passing a creek. The race will have four loops, and runners will receive a medal upon each completion of a loop. You can receive a maximum of four medals by completing four total loops within the two-hour time limit. There will be no race t-shirts.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Chatham, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gretna, VA
Nearest Airport
LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · 28 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Waiting For?
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19
Days to train
- Race
- Gretna Trail Run 4 x 2.5 miles
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 201 Coffey St, Gretna, VA
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Gretna Trail Run 4 x 2.5 miles
Aug 15, 2026