5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K

Sun, May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location: Damascus, VA; 200 S Beaver Dam Ave, 24236
Type: RUN

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1K
Sun, May 17, 11:00 AM EDT · From $6.84
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 4:46 AM EST · Closes May 17, 2026, 7:15 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sun, May 17, 10:00 AM EDT · From $28.19
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 4:46 AM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
13.1 Miles
Sun, May 17, 9:00 AM EDT · From $54.88
Opens Jan 13, 2026, 4:46 AM EST · Closes Feb 28, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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half marathon distance, mountainous area, typically mild weather

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From the organizer

Run Damascus and the town of Damascus, Virginia, invites you to come run or walk in our 5th Annual Osprey Packs Trail Days 5K & the Run Happy Kids K, and new for 2026, the Trail Days Half Marathon. All three races are on Sunday morning and are a part of Appalachian Trail Days Festival in beautiful Damascus, Virginia. Each race will run out and back on the world-famous Virginia Creeper Trail and will be professionally timed by We Run Events. There will be shirts and finishers awards in every event and a full afternoon of music, food trucks and many, many vendors in Damascus Town Park. Register early to get the lowest entry fee and guarantee your shirt size!

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