2025

5k/10k routes through Ashland with serene landscapes, historic architecture, and trains that rumble through downtown. You will also pass through the beautiful campus of Randolph-Macon College.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

"Center of the Universe"

Year Round Walk

SN: 127304 - 2025 / Y0673

when is the event

The event is closed

From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2025 to Dec 31st, 2025

Start box available: Daily 9 AM-5 PM

Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option

where is the event

Ashland, Virginia

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Par-For-The-Course

Step to the Beat

Town Halls / City Halls

Walking with America's Veterans

CC: Hanover County

       Info

Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks are not shown to reduce clutter.

Event comments

Trail is rated 1, an easy walk on sidewalks and park trails. Route takes walkers through Historic Ashland with its serene landscapes, historic architecture and trains that rumble through downtown following the main street. This route also passes through the beautiful campus of Randolph-Macon College, wooded park trails, residential streets with historic homes, historic business district with a city hall and athletic fields. Qualifies for Virginia Find the Love special program, Par for the Course, Step to the Beat, Town Halls/City Halls.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Medium

Event information

VC daily 9 am - 5 pm. Closed New Years, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Route takes walkers through Historic Ashland with its serene landscapes, historic architecture and trains that rumble through downtown following the main street. This route also passes through the beautiful campus of Randolph-Macon College and a historic downtown business center.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

OSB - First register for the event

The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.


This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:

112 N Railroad Ave. 800-897-1479. Approx 12 miles N of Richmond, VA. I-95 either direction, Exit 92 (Ashland). Rt 54 W (England St.) to Ashland. VC located in old Ashland Railroad Depot, intersection of Rt 54 (England St.) and Railroad Ave.

Maps phrase and directions link

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Ashland Visitors Center

PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.

event sponsor

Fredericksburg Walking Club (AVA-0610)

Event website: www.walkfredericksburg.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.