Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race is a trail running and running race on October 31, 2026 in Blacksburg, VA, with entry fees from $30 to $45.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (49 days to go)
- Location
- 1470 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA
- Price
- $30–$45
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Come join the fun at the 2026 Brush Mountain Breakdown presented by Roots Realty Group, the 9th event of the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series!
The 12 miler, 7 miler and 5K run are all on trails within the Pandapas Pond trail system - which is part of the Jefferson National Forest. The courses are challenging with many hills and some creek crossings (water less than knee deep). There are aid stations along the course for the 7 and 12 mile routes.
5k begins at 9:00 am
7 Miler & 12 Miler begin at 9:30 am
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup @ RunAbout Sports - 4pm to 7pm (10/30)
Race Day Packet Pickup - 8:30 AM (10/31) Pandapas Pond upper parking lot.
Shirts
Long-sleeve participant shirts are guaranteed to those who register on or before Sunday October 18th. Those registering after that date choose from remaining sizes while quantities last.
Awards
Overall Awards
Awards are given to the top three overall men and women for each race distance
Age Group Awards
For the 12 miler and 7 miler, the first finisher in each age group (men and women) receive an award. The age groups are 18 and under, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 and over.
There are no age group awards for the 5K race.
Course
All 3 races begin and end at the upper parking lot at Pandapas Pond. The course is primarily single-track trails and limited sections of forest fire roads. All races will cross creeks and navigate challenging terrain including climbs, descents, and technical terrain. The trails are in the scenic Jefferson National Forest and are well-maintained by the Poverty Creek Trails Coalition. The 5K route does not include an aid station. The 7 mile route has an aid station at 2.5 miles. The 12 mile route has aid stations at 2.5, 4.5, 5.8, and 9 miles.
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
61°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Blacksburg Nwso, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Blacksburg, VA
Population
45,288
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,155 ft
Nearest Airport
ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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49
Days to train
- Race
- Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- 1470 S Main St, Blacksburg, VA
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From Endurance Grid
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
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
Oct 31, 2026