Dashing Thru Damascus
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About the race
Presented by Trail Town Fitness, Dashing thru Damascus is scheduled for December 5, 2026 in Damascus, VA. The event is described as a rail-trail running experience on the Creeper Trail with an optional Polar Plunge and sauna at the Trail Town Fitness building.
The running courses use crushed-limestone rail-trail sections that form part of a 34-mile route from Whitetop Station through Damascus to Abingdon, Virginia. The 5K is described as an introduction to trail running on the Creeper Trail and includes gravel trail sections, some sidewalk, and one road crossing. The half marathon provides a longer trail course with aid stations offering water and gels; conditions may include fast trails and the potential for snow or ice.
Additional community activities are scheduled around the race weekend, including a Trail Town Christmas Parade on December 4 and a Christmas Market in Damascus on December 5. Event policies covering registration, transfers, refunds, conduct, and race-day procedures are managed by Trail Town Fitness and are available from the organizer.
Race distances: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K: rail-trail route on the Creeper Trail
- Half Marathon: longer trail course with aid stations
- Polar Plunge & Sauna: optional post-run plunge and sauna at Trail Town Fitness
