Damascus, VA, United States · Saturday, June 5, 2027

Fixed Distance 50K

Dam Yeti 55 km Race

262 days away

55 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.8 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 55 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.

39.2884° N, 77.2039° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~201 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (55km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, June

Daytime high 28°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 14 h 48 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 191 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes55 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 55 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

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