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Iron Mountain Trail Run

Damascus, United States • 30 Aug 2025

Iron Mountain Trail Run is a USATF-sanctioned trail race based in Damascus, Virginia. Runners choose from four distances—16, 30, 40, and 50 miles—covering open creeper-trail sections, forest roads, and rugged single-track along the Iron Mountain ridgeline in the Jefferson National Forest. The 50‑mile course features roughly 8,000 feet of ascent, with time limits of 8, 10, and 12 hours for the four distances. The event emphasizes a remote, challenging atmosphere with marked pink streamers and aid stations, plus a post-race meal. In 2025, modifications due to Hurricane Helene shortened the course and limited trestle usage, with staggered waves to spread runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Damascus

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50 mi
50 Miles
40 mi
40 Miles
30 mi
30 Miles
16 mi
16 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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