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Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run

Abingdon, United States • 13 Dec 2025

Event

The Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Abingdon, Virginia. The event distance is 17 miles and will be run out-and-back from Virginia Creeper Trail - Alvarado Station to the Abingdon Trailhead. The course layout is due to storm damage from Hurricane Helene.

Logistics and awards

The run is free and is hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club. It is part of the club’s Trail Series and Long Distance Series competitions. Race day packet pickup will be at the Alvarado Station trailhead. The event will operate a cup-less policy; collapsible cups will be available at packet pickup and may be used at aid stations, or participants may use their own hydration systems. Hot beverages and snacks will be available at the finish. Traditional awards are not given. Handmade mementos will be presented to the overall male and female finishers, the person finishing in the middle of the pack, and the final finisher; this year the memento is a zippered shoe bag bearing the club logo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Race information

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17 mi
17 Miles
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