Rails-to-Trails 5k

New for 2025 ONLY: Due to construction in the Tunnel and work proceeding on the rail-trail, this year's 5k has been moved to Barnesville High School, 910 Shamrock Drive.  Past Participants have become accustomed to a flat, fast course with a downhill start. This year, they will face a little more of a challenging up-and-down course. While the course may have changed, the race benefits certainly have not:

We offer more trophies (nearly150!) in more divisions (including a Masters division in both the Run and Walk, a unique Dog-Walking Division, a Hand Cyclist/Wheelchair Division and scores of Age Groups) than most 5k's of this size that you will find most anywhere! These unique, beautifully hand-crafted trophies, featuring an authentic railroad spike, were once mentioned in Runner's World magazine and are highly sought-after!

We also have a HUGE smorgasbord of delicious food including pizza, our homemade Carlito's subs, deli-fresh sandwiches, Donley's Delicious Delights homemade cookies, and Jessica's famous pasta salad! If you leave this race hungry, it's your own fault!

We also collect lots of door prizes! With approximately 200 participants, your odds of winning a trophy or a door prize are pretty good!

The first 200 registrants receive are guaranteed a Tech shirt. Sizes only guaranteed to Early Bird preregistered; after that, it's 1st come, 1st serve so register early! Shirts can be reordered if registration numbers dictate.

Parents, stick around after the 5k for the Kids Fun Run. All kids win a trophy! Kids run in waves, from oldest to youngest and are greeted at the Finish Line by Spike, the Wheeling Nailers Mascot!