Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run
Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run is a trail running and running race on December 12, 2026 in Damascus, VA.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The 2026 Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run will be held on Saturday, December 13th. The run will be entirely on the Virginia Creeper Trail, the exact course will be determined a bit closer to the race date, but hopefully we’ll be back in Damascus!!
Race day packet pickup will begin at 8:30AM and the race will start at 10:00AM. To continue our effort in keeping our beautiful trail clean and free of any trash, we're going cup-less again this year. To help with this effort, we will have easy to carry, collapsible cups at packet pickup. You will be able to use one of these cups (or your own hydration system) during the race at our aid stations. We will have hot beverages and snacks available at the finish.
This is a FREE run hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club and is part of the Club’s Trail Series and Long Distance Series competitions. Come out and join your fellow runners on this beautiful trail. Please note that traditional awards are not given at this race, but ... the overall male and female, the person who finishes in the middle of the pack, and the final finisher will receive a handmade memento. This year it will be zippered shoe bags with the State of Franklin Track Club logo.
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
48°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Abingdon 3s, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Damascus, VA
City Elevation
2,405 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 37 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 109 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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142
Days to train
- Race
- Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
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Running
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Bridge & Trestle 17 Mile Run
Dec 12, 2026