Come join the fun at the 2026 Brush Mountain Breakdown presented by Roots Realty Group, the 9th event of the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series! The 12 miler, 7 miler and 5K run are all on trails within the Pandapas Pond trail system - which is part of the Jefferson National Forest. The courses are challenging with many hills and some creek crossings (water less than knee deep). There are aid stations along the course for the 7 and 12 mile routes. 5k begins at 9:00 am 7 Miler & 12 Miler begin at 9:30 am Packet Pickup Packet Pickup @ RunAbout Sports - 4pm to 7pm (10/30) Race Day Packet Pickup - 8:30 AM (10/31) Pandapas Pond upper parking lot. Shirts Long-sleeve participant shirts are guaranteed to those who register on or before Sunday October 18th. Those registering after that date choose from remaining sizes while quantities last. Awards Overall Awards Awards are given to the top three overall men and women for each race distance Age Group Awards For the 12 miler and 7 miler, the first finisher in each age group (men and women) receive an award. The age groups are 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over. There are no age group awards for the 5K race. Course All 3 races begin and end at the upper parking lot at Pandapas Pond. The course is primarily single-track trails and limited sections of forest fire roads. All races will cross creeks and navigate challenging terrain including climbs, descents, and technical terrain. The trails are in the scenic Jefferson National Forest and are well-maintained by the Poverty Creek Trails Coalition. The 5K route does not include an aid station. The 7 mile route has an aid station at 2.5 miles. The 12 mile route has aid stations at 2.5, 4.5, 5.8, and 9 miles. 12 Mile Course Map 7 Mile Course Map 5K Course Map
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When is Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race 2026 — Blacksburg, VA?
Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race 2026 — Blacksburg, VA takes place on October 31, 2026. The race is held in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Where is Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race 2026 — Blacksburg, VA held?
Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race 2026 — Blacksburg, VA is held at 1470 S Main St in Blacksburg, Virginia.
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