Run Damascus

10/14/2025

🌟 Top 5 Things to Love About Running on the New River Trail 🌟

1️⃣ Scenic Views – The river, bridges, and Blue Ridge backdrop make every mile unforgettable.

2️⃣ Crushed Gravel Surface – Softer than pavement, kinder on your joints.

3️⃣ Flat & Fast – Perfect for chasing PRs or building endurance.

4️⃣ Historic Charm – Run through old railway cuts, tunnels, and trestles.

5️⃣ Peaceful Miles – Wide, shaded, and free from traffic. It’s just you and the trail.

It’s easy to see why the New River Trail Races are a runner favorite year after year. 🏃‍♀️✨
📅 April 11, 2026 | Fries, VA
💥 Price increase December 1. More info at swvarunning.com

10/13/2025

OFFICIAL RACE PHOTOS ARE HERE!

Thanks to the talented team at Inked Revenants Productions, every sweaty smile, gritty mile, and finish line moment from the Damascus Festival of Miles is now available for you to relive and download!

🖼️ View the full gallery here:
👉 https://www.bbphoto.photos/damascus-music-for-miles-festival

(We recommend using WiFi for the best experience…it’s an app-based site and may load slowly on data.)

The crew went all in and uploaded every single image from the weekend…giving you the full experience. No moment left behind. No paywall. Just all the memories.

Special thanks to Inked Revenants for not only their beautiful photography but also their flexibility and dedication to this event. We're grateful and excited they’ve already booked their return for next year!

Share freely and tag Southwest Virginia Running, Run Damascus and Inked Revenants Productions. And for the music photos add Virginia is for Lovers ❤️

10/11/2025

Runner Story 💬

"I was feeling burnt out of other running events due to cost, disorganization, and the lack of authenticity. This event was everything I needed and is what running should feel like." – 2025 Participant of the New River Trail Races

This is why we do what we do. 🏃‍♀️✨

The New River Trail Races are built on community, authenticity, and the pure joy of running.

📅 Join us on April 11, 2026 in Fries, VA

💥 Register before the December 1 price increase here: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=126064

More info on our events (plus more) here: swvarunning.com

10/10/2025

Registration link in the comments!

We are so excited to be at the 2026 edition of 💙

Registration is officially open at a special discounted rate from today until October 31 for the upcoming 2nd Annual 2026 Damascus Festival of Miles. Don’t miss out—this event is expected to sell out. Secure your spot today!

10/10/2025

The Damascus Festival of Miles is on Saturday October 4, 2025. It includes the following events: Damascus Festival of Miles - 3 Hour Option, Damascus Festival of Miles - 6 Hour Option, and Damascus Festival of Miles - 12 Hour Option.

10/10/2025

Registration is open at a discounted rate starting today until October 31 for the 2nd annual 2026 Damascus Festival of Miles. This event will sell out in 2026. Reserve you spot today!

10/08/2025

What a weekend. What a community. What a run.

We welcomed 95 runners this year, from under 18 to over 65, and every single one of you showed up with heart, resilience, and the spirit that makes this community so special.

Here’s a look at who showed up:
🧡 27% ages 50–64 — seasoned and strong
💪 24% ages 40–49 — steady and fierce
🌱 20% under 18 — the future of the sport
✨ 17% ages 30–39 — balancing life and running
🔥 9% ages 18–29 — small but mighty
👟 2% over 65 — proving age is just a number

💥 Exciting news for 2026! 💥

We’re opening a brief, deeply discounted early registration window starting:
October 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM through October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

✨ What’s coming in 2026:
✅ Chipped timing
✅ USATF Certified Course
✅ Even more live music, community, and good vibes

Sign up during the early bird window to lock in the lowest pricing and secure your spot for next year’s miles of memories.

Thank you all for believing in this first-year event and helping us create something that will only grow stronger from here. You matter. Your miles matter. Your presence makes a difference.

More photos coming soon. 🧡

10/07/2025

10/06/2025

05/18/2025

Course is marked. The weather is perfect. Race day registration begins at 10:00am. Trail Days 5K kicks off at 11:00am. Gonna be fun!