Falling Creek 24-hour Running Event

About the Event

The Falling Creek Trail 24-hour Running event is an adventure for everyone! Whether you're challenging yourself in the solo divisions or running the relay with friends, you will have an unforgettable experience at the beautiful Falling Creek Park during the stunning fall color season. This Bedford county park has an onsite playground, skate park, pump track, a pond for fishing, and disc golf for the whole family to enjoy. Even better, there are plenty of spots to camp, so bring the family and friends to make it a memorable weekend for everyone.

Event Divisions

24-hour Solo
24-hour "Big Team" Relay (5-8 runners)
24-hour "Small Team" Division (2-4 runners)
12-hour Solo
12-hour "Big Team" Division
12-hour "Small Team" Division
6-hour Solo

Prizes will be awarded for all distance options!

Races Offered

12-Hour "Big Team" Relay

Oct 17, 2026

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$85.00

12-Hour "Small Team" Relay

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12-Hour "Small Team" Relay

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08:00

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$85.00

12-hour solo

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 12-hour solo

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$125.00

24-Hour "Small Team" Relay

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 24-Hour "Small Team" Relay

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08:00

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$95.00

24-Hour Solo

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 24-Hour Solo

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08:00

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$145.00

24-hour "Big Team" Relay

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 24-hour "Big Team" Relay

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$95.00

6-Hour Solo

Oct 17, 2026

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Distance — 6-Hour Solo

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$95.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bedford.

thermostat Temperature

8.5° / 20.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.3° / 18.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 24m

water_drop Avg rainfall

0.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:27

nightlight Sunset

18:39

About Bedford

Learn more about the host city, Bedford.

Bedford is a town and former independent city in the county of the same name in Central Virginia of the Southern United States of America. With an estimated population of 6,585 as of 2018, the town – which is the county seat of Bedford County – is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town, despite its seemingly unremarkable size, is home to a plethora of historical sites, notably those devoted to the World War II history of the citizens in the town.