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Seven Trails Ultra Festival

Name: Seven Trails Ultra Festival
Start: 2025-11-14
End: 2025-11-16
Location: Damascus

Damascus, United States • 14-16 Nov 2025

The Seven Trails Ultra Festival, taking place in Damascus, VA, is a unique running event that celebrates community and personal achievement. Participants can choose distances ranging from 25K to 100 miles, with no cutoffs or DNFs, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere. The festival features a potluck on Friday, a race day on Saturday, and concludes with music on Sunday evening. The course is designed for all skill levels, allowing runners to push their limits while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants. With medals for all finishers, the event focuses on the journey and the joy of running together. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Virginia Damascus

Race information

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100 mi

100 Miles

25 km

25k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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3 mi

25 km

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25 km

50 km

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7 km

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25 km

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