Dam Yeti 50
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Dam Yeti 50
Dam Yeti is a point to point trail event on the Virginia Creeper Trail with multiple distance options and a finish in Abingdon, Virginia. Organizers describe the course as the fastest ultra course in the country. The route begins with a long downhill through National Forest before entering the mountain town of Damascus and passing a locally known broken Pepsi machine between Damascus and Alvarado.
Distances
- 50 Mile: out-and-back with pacer pickup option
- 55K: point to point finishing in Abingdon
- Pepsi Challenge 25K: starts at the Pepsi machine and finishes at The Meadows
The 50 Mile uses an out-and-back format and allows pacers to join later in the race. The 55K runs straight to the Abingdon finish at Sweetbay Brewing Co. The Sunday Pepsi Challenge 25K is a separate race and offers a special award for completing both the Saturday and Sunday events.
Logistics noted by the organizer include a cupless policy requiring a hydration pack or bottle, a morning shuttle from the Abingdon trailhead, self-drop at the start, and crew access points along a well-supported course. Dam Yeti is also the middle leg of the From Start to Heart series, a three-race Appalachian series with a single registration option. Registration opens November 26, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
