Dam Yeti 50

The 9th Annual Dam Yeti 50/55K will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026, starting at 300 Green Spring Road in Abingdon, VA, and finishing at Sweetbay Brewing Co. The 50 mile race starts at 6:00 AM with a 13 hour 59 minute 59 second cutoff. The 55 km race starts at 7:00 AM with a 9 hour 59 minute 59 second cutoff. The Pepsi Challenge 25 km takes place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM at the infamous Yeti Pepsi machine and finishing at The Meadows (78 Cook St, Abingdon, VA) with a 4 hour 59 minute 59 second cutoff. The course is described as the fastest ultra course in the country, featuring effortless downhills, breathtaking forest views, and a legendary broken Pepsi machine that dispenses trail magic.

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. This is a cupless race — hydration packs or bottles are mandatory. A morning shuttle from Abingdon Trailhead is available at 6:00 AM. Self‑drop at the start is allowed. The course is well‑supported with crew access points. The event is described as perfect for first‑timers and PR hunters. The 50 mile is an out‑and‑back adventure with pacer pickup options; the 55 km is a point‑to‑point straight shot.

• Course highlights: first 9.8 miles of pure downhill bliss with National Forest views, next 6.9 miles cruise into the mountain town of Damascus, and the legendary broken Pepsi machine between Damascus and Alvarado (rumored to dispense magical potions).
• Special award for completing both the Saturday race and the Sunday Pepsi Challenge double.
• The Dam Yeti is part of the 'From Start to Heart' series, following spring's Troublesome Hollow 50K and leading into fall's Yeti 100. Series registration ($450) unlocks all three races and is limited to 50 participants.
• Professional chip timing is provided by Zen Arcade Timing, featuring precise accuracy, real‑time tracking, live lap counting, and splits.
• The event is described as "an Appalachian foot race by born & raised Appalachians, where speed meets spirit and every mile tells a story."

Registration closes Monday, June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Results from 2018–2025 are available. The event is organized by Yeti Trail Runners.

• Contact: Yeti Trail Runners via UltraSignup.
• No specific refund policy is detailed in the visible text.
• Volunteer opportunities are available.

The Dam Yeti 50/55K in Abingdon, VA on June 6, 2026, offers a 50 mile and 55 km point‑to‑point races on a fast, downhill course, plus a Pepsi Challenge 25 km on June 7, with cupless racing, legendary trail magic, and part of the 'From Start to Heart' series.