
Damascus, United States of America · Sunday 17 May 2026
Run Damascus and the town of Damascus, Virginia, invites you to come run or walk in our 5th Annual Osprey Packs Trail Days 5K & the Run Happy Kids K, and new for 2026, the Trail Days Half Marathon. All three races are on Sunday morning and are a part of Appalachian Trail Days Festival in beautiful Damascus, Virginia. Each race will run out and back on the world-famous Virginia Creeper Trail and will be professionally timed by We Run Events. There will be shirts and finishers awards in every event and a full afternoon of music, food trucks and many, many vendors in Damascus Town Park. Register early to get the lowest entry fee and guarantee your shirt size!
Adjusted Time
1:44:28
Time difference: -0.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K is a half marathon held in Damascus, United States of America, scheduled for Sunday 17 May 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 12°C and 31°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for 5th Annual Trail Days 5K, Half Marathon, and Run Happy Kids K is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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