Dam Yeti 50
Abingdon, United States • 6-7 Jun 2026
Event overview
The Dam Yeti races are set in and around Abingdon, Virginia and include trail ultramarathon distances on the Virginia Creeper Trail. The event offers timed races with chip timing provided by Zen Arcade Timing and a USATF course certification listed as VA19002MS. Registration opens in late November 2025. Packet pickup is the Friday before the event at Sweetbay Brewing Co., Abingdon.
Distances
- 50 Mile
- 55K
- 25K Pepsi Challenge
Course and logistics
Both the 50 Mile and 55K run along the Virginia Creeper Trail over crushed gravel, crossing trestles and passing farms and streams. The race start is at Creeper Trail Trestle #1 (300 Green Spring Road) and the finish is at Sweetbay Brewing Co. Crew access points are listed for Damascus, Alvarado, Watagua, and the finish; 55K crew access is at Damascus, Alvarado, and the finish. Aid stations include Taylors Valley, Damascus, Alvarado, Watagua (water/soda/light snacks only), and the finish.
The event is cupless; a hydration pack or bottle is mandatory. Mandatory gear requirements include a hydration pack or bottle (minimum 16 oz), 500 calories of fuel, and a reusable cup. Drop bags are available for the 50 Mile and are collected at packet pickup and staged at Damascus. Pacers are allowed for the 50 Mile from designated trailheads. Cutoffs are listed, for example the 50 Mile cutoff is 13:59:59. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.