Dam Yeti 50

Abingdon, United States • 6-7 Jun 2026

Event overview

The Dam Yeti is an annual trail running event held in Abingdon, Virginia, on the Virginia Creeper Trail. The event includes a weekend of races that start on the trail and finish at Sweetbay Brewing Co. The 50-mile course is USATF certified (VA19002MS). Race timing is provided by Zen Arcade Timing.

Race details

Distances:

  • 50 miles
  • 55 km
  • 25 km (Pepsi Challenge, held the day after the main races)

The course is a rails-to-trails route on crushed gravel, running over scenic trestles, past farms and streams. Packet pickup is at Sweetbay Brewing Co. Drop bags are collected at packet pickup for the 50-mile race and placed at Damascus. Aid stations are located at Taylors Valley, Damascus, Alvarado, Watagua (water/soda/light snacks only), and the finish. Crew access differs by distance; for example, the 55K has crew access at Damascus, Alvarado, and the finish.

Mandatory equipment includes a hydration pack or bottle (16 oz minimum), 500 calories of fuel, and a reusable cup (cupless event). Pacers are allowed for the 50-mile race from specified trailheads; unregistered pacers for 55K runners will result in disqualification. The event notes that wheelchairs are not suitable for the mountain trail; athletes with disabilities may use tethers, prosthetics, crutches, braces, or poles with approval and must be able to finish within the event cutoff. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
55 km
55k
25 km
Pepsi Challenge 25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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