2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet
- Date
- July 17–18, 2026
- Distance
- Banquet Registration (Saturday Events)- Dry Camping Available as Add-on · Cabin with queen size bed, Access to toilets/bath house, 2 Nights
From the Organizer
NC Urban Mushing is excited to help celebrate the 2025-2026 Mushing Season this July in the mountains of VA and would love for you to join fellow mushers in the heart of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains for a weekend of community and celebration. You do NOT have to be an ISDRA member to attend; however, the outdoor banquet will include the ISDRA annual meeting and celebrate the medal winners
Date: July 18 (camping available Friday and Saturday nights)
Location: Firefly Mountain Resort, Mouth of Wilson, VA https://www.instagram.com/fireflymountainresort (exact address sent by email)
Meals: Saturday Dinner Provided
Who can come: Open to ISDRA and non-ISDRA members of the mushing community
Registration for the Saturday Events: $30
Planned Schedule:
- Friday Afternoon/evening: Arrival on site, hang out with friends, potential campfire if no burn ban (drought concerns).
- Saturday morning/day: Group hike or run on local trails, plus time to enjoy the area on your own
- Saturday evening: Dinner, meeting, awards, lawn games/cornhole tournament/etc
- Sunday: Enjoy the scenery and load out
Lodging Options:
On-site
Dry camping (in a field) ($20/night/person) or 3 dry cabins with queen beds on site ($100 for the weekend)
with bathroom/shower house available
Off-site rentals available through Rugby Creek; Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Independence VA ~30 minutes away etc
Local Activities:
- On-site trails, gravel roads, and a swimming pond (dogs should remain leashed)
- Nearby Appalachian Trail and Grayson Highlands State Park
- River floating with dog-friendly shuttle services available
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elk Creek 4ssw, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mouth Of Wilson, VA
Elevation
3,033 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 57 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet
- Date
- July 17–18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet?
- 2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet is a running race held in Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia on July 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet?
- Friday, July 17, 2026 in Mouth Of Wilson, Virginia at To be provided by email, Mouth Of Wilson, VA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2026 Musher Campout Weekend and ISDRA Awards Banquet
Jul 17, 2026