Running
12-Hour Race
19.3 km
Damascus Festival of Miles
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Road runs in United States, Damascus, Virginia
Distances
Running
6-Hour Race
9.7 km
Running
3-Hour Race
4.8 km
About
A timed-loop festival event in Damascus, Virginia featuring 3, 6, and 12-hour options on a scenic 1-mile loop through Damascus Town Park with live music, food trucks, and overnight camping for registered runners.
Catering & aid stations
Aid stations along the course with water, sports drinks, and snacks.
Pacers
Pacing is not allowed on the course. Crewing is only allowed at official aid stations. This is especially important for those in the 50k distance in order to meet the standards for a qualifying marathon time.
Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Damascus, Virginia
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan40°24°
↑ 07:39
↓ 17:32
Feb44°27°
↑ 07:16
↓ 18:05
Mar53°34°
↑ 07:37
↓ 19:34
Apr62°42°
↑ 06:51
↓ 20:01
May68°51°
↑ 06:18
↓ 20:28
Jun75°59°
↑ 06:06
↓ 20:48
Jul78°63°
↑ 06:18
↓ 20:46
Aug77°62°
↑ 06:43
↓ 20:19
Sep73°56°
↑ 07:09
↓ 19:34
Oct63°46°
↑ 07:34
↓ 18:49
Nov52°36°
↑ 07:06
↓ 17:16
Dec44°29°
↑ 07:33
↓ 17:10
What's included in entry
- Race shirt
- On-site camping (Friday night) in designated area
- Aid stations with water, sports drinks, and snacks
- Free live music at the gazebo
- Food trucks
- Awards for top finishers in each category
FAQ
HOW MUCH IS RACE REGISTRATION?
100K Race Registration (includes finishers buckle!!) $120 (April 2025 to November 30, 2025) $135 (December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026) $150 (February 1, 2026 to April 10, 2026) 50K Race Registration $90 (April 2025 to November 30, 2025) $105 (December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026) $120 (February 1, 2026 to April 10, 2026) 25K Race Registration $65 (April 2025 to November 30, 2025) $80 (December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026) $95 (February 1, 2026 to April 10, 2026) 10K Race Registration $25 (April 2025 to November 30, 2025) $35 (December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026) $45 (February 1, 2026 to April 11, 2026)WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?
The total elevation gain for the 50k is approximately 666 feet. The 25k is approximately 333 feet of gain. It is significantly more flat and less steep of an incline compared to the Creeper Trail.WHAT IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE STARTING LINE?
321 Firehouse Road Fries VADO I NEED TO DO FOR THE EARLY START OPTION?
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:25:11 AM
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