Southwest Virginia Running

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

🎸 Run. Play a Set. Walk the Dog. Win the Race. 🏃‍♂️🐕

Only at the Damascus Festival of Miles. 😂

Last year, our friend Joe showed us exactly what this event is all about.

Joe signed up for the 12-Hour Race… but apparently running for 12 hours wasn’t enough for him.

Over the course of the day, Joe:
- Ran miles on the course
- Stopped racing long enough to take the stage and play with his band, The Deer Run Drifters
- Took a break to walk his dog
- Jumped BACK into the race
- And somehow finished the day as our 1st Place Overall Male in the 12-Hour!

Absolutely incredible. (We love you, Joe!)

But one of our favorite things about our races is that Joe’s story isn’t the only story. Every year, every race, every distance, and every runner brings something different.

Someone will run farther than they ever have before.
Someone will chase a podium.
Someone will walk miles with friends.
Someone will come back from an injury or a hard season of life.
Someone will discover they’re capable of way more than they thought.
And apparently, someone might stop mid-race to perform in a concert. 🎸😂

That’s the beauty of a timed race:
your race is YOUR race.

Come see what story you’ll write this year at the 2026 Damascus Festival of Miles on October 2–3 in Damascus, Virginia.

Featuring…
- Friday night music + packet pickup
- 3-Hour • 6-Hour • 12-Hour races on Saturday
- Camping for registered runners
- Live music throughout race day
- Food, community, and one seriously fun day in Damascus

You don’t have to be the fastest runner out there.

You just have to keep coming back around.

One mile at a time. ❤️

08/20/2026

☕️ FINISHERS AWARD ALERT! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Because after you’ve climbed, descended, scrambled, questioned your life choices, and finally crossed the finish line at the Grand Canyon of the South, you deserve something to celebrate with. 😏

Introducing your 2026 Grand Canyon of the South Finisher’s Award. A mug made for post-race coffee, hot chocolate, or whatever you need to convince yourself that yes, that was actually fun. 😂

Imagine sipping your morning coffee from this beauty and telling everyone:

“I earned this.”

And you did. ⛰️☕️

10K. Double 10K. 50K.
One finish line.
One very cool mug.

Who’s ready to earn theirs? 👀

08/14/2026

Everyone is SO excited!! 🙌🙌🙌

We're daydreaming of fall and the Run Damascus Festival of Miles! Less than two months out! Come for the timed loop race (3, 6, 12 hour options), and stick around for the free music festival in the park. Back by popular demand, Holy Roller will be headlining both nights! Make plans now to be there on October 2-3.

08/14/2026

Want a chance to preview the Grand Canyon of the South 50K course?

Join us tomorrow Saturday, August 15 at 8:00 AM at the Visitor’s Center at Breaks Interstate Park!

All paces and distances are welcome. Run a mile, run a few, or go farther… the goal is to have fun, explore, and get a taste of the terrain waiting for you on race day. No pressure, no expectations. Just good trails and good people. You do not have to be registered in order to join us! Every training or preview run is free. Bring your own hydration and nutrition 😊

Bring a friend, bring your questions, and come see why Breaks Interstate Park is such a unique trail running destination.

See you tomorrow at 8 AM! 👋