5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K 2026 — Damascus, VA

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Damascus, VA
Venue
200 S Beaver Dam Ave
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $75.00
Events
Trail Days Half Marathon, Osprey Packs Trail Days 5K, Run Happy Kids K
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 5th Annual Trail Days in Damascus, Virginia offers running events at multiple distances: a half marathon, a 1-mile race, and a 1K option. The event takes place on May 17, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM from 200 S Beaver Dam Ave. Entry fees range from $5.00 to $75.00 depending on the distance and registration option selected. This multi-distance format makes it accessible for various fitness levels, from kids participating in the 1K to experienced runners tackling the half marathon distance. Whether you're looking for a longer training run or a shorter community event, Trail Days provides options to fit your race schedule.

From the Race 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K 2026 — Damascus, VA?

5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K 2026 — Damascus, VA takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Damascus, Virginia.

Where is 5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K 2026 — Damascus, VA held?

5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K 2026 — Damascus, VA is held at 200 S Beaver Dam Ave in Damascus, Virginia.

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