Dashing Thru Damascus
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About the race
Dashing thru Damascus is a winter running event held in Damascus, Virginia, on December 5, 2026. The event uses part of the Creeper Trail, a crushed-limestone rail trail, and routes run through the town and onto the trail corridor.
Race options and related activities include:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Polar Plunge and Sauna
The 5K follows an easy rail-trail route with some sidewalk and one road crossing. The half marathon follows extended sections of the trail and may include fast trail surfaces that can have snow or ice. Aid stations on the course provide water and gels. The post-race area at the Trail Town Fitness building offers an optional polar plunge, sauna, and space for recovery and yoga.
The event is presented by Trail Town Fitness and is described as part of the town's winter holiday programming. Related community activities around the same weekend include a Holiday Lights Tour, a Trail Town Christmas Parade on December 4, and a Christmas Market in town on December 5. Event policies cover registration, transfers, deferrals, refunds, participant conduct, minors, and race-day procedures as managed by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
