Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
- Date Sat 31st October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price $38.10 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Blacksburg, Montgomery! This exhilarating event is part of the RunAbout Sports 2026 Race Series and offers participants a chance to tackle three exciting race distances: a challenging 12-miler, a thrilling 7-miler, and a fun-filled 5K. All courses wind through the stunning Pandapas Pond trail system, nestled within the scenic Jefferson National Forest, showcasing beautiful landscapes and the thrill of nature.
The race kicks off with the 5K at 9:00 AM, followed by the 7 and 12-mile events at 9:30 AM. Runners will experience a variety of terrains, including hills and creek crossings, making for an unforgettable trail running adventure. Aid stations will be available for the longer routes, ensuring participants stay fueled and hydrated. Each finisher will receive a jar of delicious local apple butter, and top performers will be rewarded with scrumptious pies and age group awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and challenge yourself at the Brush Mountain Breakdown!
The race kicks off with the 5K at 9:00 AM, followed by the 7 and 12-mile events at 9:30 AM. Runners will experience a variety of terrains, including hills and creek crossings, making for an unforgettable trail running adventure. Aid stations will be available for the longer routes, ensuring participants stay fueled and hydrated. Each finisher will receive a jar of delicious local apple butter, and top performers will be rewarded with scrumptious pies and age group awards. Don’t miss this opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and challenge yourself at the Brush Mountain Breakdown!
Organiser's Description
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
Pre-race packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports - 4pm to 7pm (Friday 10/30)
Race day packet pickup - 8:30 AM (10/31) Pandapas Pond upper parking lot - look for the tent at the far end of the 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
_Finisher Gift
_All finishers receive a jar of Anns Apple Butter - a local favorite!_
Overall Awards_
Pies from Bollos Cafe & Bakery are awarded to the top three overall women and men for the 7 and 12 miler
_Age Group Awards_
For the 12 miler and 7 miler, the top 2 finishers 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, 60-69, 70 and over.
There are no age group awards for the 5K race.
COURSES [https://runsignup.com/Race/BrushMountainBreakdown/Page/Courses]
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 4 aid stations with sports drink and gels available at the 2nd and 4th aid station.
See the Course page [https://runsignup.com/Race/BrushMountainBreakdown/Page/Courses] for more information
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
Pre-race packet pickup @ RunAbout Sports - 4pm to 7pm (Friday 10/30)
Race day packet pickup - 8:30 AM (10/31) Pandapas Pond upper parking lot - look for the tent at the far end of the 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
_Finisher Gift
_All finishers receive a jar of Anns Apple Butter - a local favorite!_
Overall Awards_
Pies from Bollos Cafe & Bakery are awarded to the top three overall women and men for the 7 and 12 miler
_Age Group Awards_
For the 12 miler and 7 miler, the top 2 finishers 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, 60-69, 70 and over.
There are no age group awards for the 5K race.
COURSES [https://runsignup.com/Race/BrushMountainBreakdown/Page/Courses]
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 4 aid stations with sports drink and gels available at the 2nd and 4th aid station.
See the Course page [https://runsignup.com/Race/BrushMountainBreakdown/Page/Courses] for more information
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