All of the Colors Trail Race or Hike

Experience Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum like never before! Join us for a unique trail run or hike through history and nature, benefiting the Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum located right within the cemetery grounds. This year we hope to purchase American Chestnuts and other native trees and shrubs with money raised.

 About the Event

This is a short but challenging 4-mile-ish route with over 800 ft of elevation gain. Whether you’re racing for a top spot or taking a fall hike, you'll traverse green lanes, single-track woodland boundary trails, and open ridge tops featuring stunning views up and down the Kanawha Valley—all during peak autumn colors!

·         Relay option is available for runners. For hikers, if you don’t want to do it all, you can  just hike one half of the route.

Keep an eye out for local wildlife like deer and box turtles, as well as historic monuments honoring the individuals who shaped Charleston’s rich history.

 Hiker Special: All registered hikers will receive an informative guide highlighting key points of interest and historical monuments along the course!

 Participant Perks & Swag

Custom Event Sticker: All participants receive an exclusive 3-inch Holographic Ratrie Arboretum sticker featuring original digital artwork by Stacie Bowman.

Raffle Entry: Every registration includes an entry into our event raffle drawn before the race start !

Prizes include:

Gift Cards: $50 Taylor Books Gift Card, Bob Evans ($25), Greens ($25)Original artwork & prints by: Paula Kauffman, Mark Blackwell, Michaela Olcott, John Wirts, Megan Dailey, Steve Sisson.

Rustic Log Birdhouse handcrafted by Christopher Higgins

Music: Spencer Elliott – ‘Silver Maple’ CD

 Race Awards & Age Groups

Awards will be presented to the 1st Place Male & Female finishers in overall and age group categories:

Overall 1st Place (Male & Female): $25 Adelphia Sports Bar Gift Card, $25 Mountain Juice WV Gift Card, Friends of Spring Hill Merch, and a Stacie Bowman Arboretum Print.

Age Group Categories (Male & Female First-Place Finishers): Stacie Bowman Arboretum Print

14 & Under

15–18

19–25

26–35

36–45

46–55

56–65

Seniors (66+)

Relay team:  Male, Female and Mixed First-Place Finishers: Stacie Bowman Arboretum Print

 Schedule & Day-of Details

Location: Spring Hill Cemetery Administration Building (Start & Finish)

1:00 PM: Check-in, Race Number collection, and On-Site Registration open.

1:45 PM: Registration and Race Number pickup close.

2:00 PM: Race & Hike Start Time!

Relay Change: Old Circle

Aid Stations: Old Circle and Singleton Circle: Water/Gatorade/Light Snacks

 Parking & Logistics

Signage and stewards will direct participants to designated parking at the East and West gates (up to a 1/2-mile walk to the start line). Carpooling from Laidley Field is encouraged.

       Registration & Entry Fees

Runners & Hikers. Relay Teams register as one individual.

Online Registration: $25 (Online registration closes Oct 21)

Day-of / Live Registration: $35 (Cash or Check only; please arrive at 1:00 PM)

 Register Online Here:

https://runsignup.com/.../AllOfTheColorsTrailRaceOrHike

 Giving Back

After event expenses, 100% of proceeds go directly to the Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park & Arboretum for future tree planting and maintenance in the Mary Price Ratrie Arboretum. This 501(c)(3) non-profit works in cooperation with the City of Charleston to preserve, enhance, and develop this historic space for the entire community.

https://www.ratriearboretum.com/

Sponsored by Spring Hill Cemetery Commission