Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
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Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
Brush Mountain Breakdown takes place at the Pandapas Pond Day Use Area in Blacksburg, Virginia, inside the Jefferson National Forest on October 31, 2026. The event is part of the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series and is presented by Roots Realty Group.
Distances offered:
- 12 Miles
- 7 Miles
- 5K
All races begin and end at the Pandapas Pond upper parking lot and use primarily single track trails with some forest fire road sections. Courses include climbs, descents, technical terrain, and creek crossings with water less than knee deep. 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 four aid stations; sports drink and gels are available at the second and fourth stations.
Registration opens September 12, 2026, and closes October 18, 2026. Registration fees are $45 for the 12 Mile, $40 for the 7 Mile, and $30 for the 5K. Long sleeve participant shirts are guaranteed for registrations received on or before October 18; later registrants may select from remaining sizes while supplies last.
Packet pickup is available the day before at RunAbout Sports and on race day at the Pandapas Pond upper parking lot; look for the tent at the far end of the lot. All finishers receive a jar of local apple butter. Pies from Bollo’s Cafe & Bakery go to the top three overall women and men in the 7 and 12 mile races. Age group awards are given for the 7 and 12 mile races across standard age brackets. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
