Dashing Thru Damascus
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Dashing thru Damascus
Dashing thru Damascus is a running event on December 5, 2026, in Damascus, Virginia, presented by Trail Town Fitness. The event centers on rail-trail running along part of the Creeper Trail, a crushed-limestone path that passes through town and toward Abingdon.
The event includes running options and an optional cold-water activity with recovery amenities. The course and town experience combine trail surfaces and short stretches of sidewalk and road.
Race distances and options:
- 5K
- Half Marathon
- Polar plunge and sauna (optional)
The 5K follows an easy rail-trail section with approachable gravel and a single road crossing. The half marathon uses longer sections of the trail; participants should expect fast trail segments that may include snow or ice in winter conditions. The half marathon will include aid stations offering water and gels. Trail Town Fitness offers post-run recovery space that includes a polar plunge, sauna, and an area for yoga.
The weekend features town holiday activities: a Trail Town Christmas Parade on December 4 with a parade float contest and a holiday dog costume contest, a Holiday Lights Tour, and a Christmas Market at the Damascus Old Mill Inn on December 5. Event policies cover registration, transfers, deferrals, refunds, participant conduct, pacers, crews, minors, and race-day procedures. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
