Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Blacksburg, Virginia
- Price $32.80 - $48.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in the beautiful setting of Blacksburg, Montgomery. This exciting event is part of the RunAbout Sports 2025 Race Series and offers three challenging trail distances: a 12-mile run, a 7-mile run, and a 5K, all set within the stunning Pandapas Pond trail system in the Jefferson National Forest.
Participants can look forward to a thrilling experience as they tackle the scenic trails, complete with hills and creek crossings that promise to test their endurance and skills. The 12-mile and 7-mile courses feature aid stations to keep runners fueled, while the 5K is designed for those looking for a shorter challenge. Races kick off at different times, with the 5K starting at 9:00 AM and the longer distances at 9:30 AM. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal, and there are awards for the top performers in each category. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in one of Virginia's most picturesque locations!
Participants can look forward to a thrilling experience as they tackle the scenic trails, complete with hills and creek crossings that promise to test their endurance and skills. The 12-mile and 7-mile courses feature aid stations to keep runners fueled, while the 5K is designed for those looking for a shorter challenge. Races kick off at different times, with the 5K starting at 9:00 AM and the longer distances at 9:30 AM. All finishers will receive a commemorative medal, and there are awards for the top performers in each category. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit in one of Virginia's most picturesque locations!
Organiser's Description
Come join the fun at the 2025 Brush Mountain Breakdown presented by Roots Realty Group, the 9th event of the RunAbout Sports 2025 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 (10/24)
Race Day Packet Pickup - 8:30 AM (10/25) Pandapas Pond upper parking lot.
Shirts
Long-sleeve participant shirts are guaranteed to those who register on or before Sunday October 12th. Those registering after that date choose from remaining sizes while quantities last.
Awards
_Finisher Awards
_Finishers of any race distance receive a commemorative medal
_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.
12 Mile Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3278030638967473318]
7 Mile Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3278037193689586088]
5K Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3278037537763449578]
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 (10/24)
Race Day Packet Pickup - 8:30 AM (10/25) Pandapas Pond upper parking lot.
Shirts
Long-sleeve participant shirts are guaranteed to those who register on or before Sunday October 12th. Those registering after that date choose from remaining sizes while quantities last.
Awards
_Finisher Awards
_Finishers of any race distance receive a commemorative medal
_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.
12 Mile Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3278030638967473318]
7 Mile Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3278037193689586088]
5K Course Map [https://www.strava.com/routes/3278037537763449578]
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