Virginia is for Music Lovers: Sponsorship Spotlight at the 2025 Damascus Festival of Miles

We are thrilled to share that Virginia Tourism Authority, through its “Virginia is for Music Lovers” campaign, is the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Damascus Festival of Miles! Their support amplifies the heart of this event where community, endurance, and Appalachian rhythm meet for a one-of-a-kind celebration.

Taking place Friday and Saturday, October 3–4, 2025, this unique event is a full weekend of trail running, live music, food trucks, and mountain-town spirit in beautiful Damascus, Virginia.

Whether you’re lacing up for a 3, 6, or 12-hour trail loop or just coming to dance and cheer, this is your invitation to something special.

🎶 2025 Lineup – Music Lovers Don’t Want to Miss This

The Festival of Miles brings together incredible artists across genres to fill the trails and town with music all weekend long.

Take a look at each of this year’s lineup:

• Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters

• Eric Bolander

• Holy Roller

• The Roas’Nears

• Deer Run Drifters

• Jamie Collins & Friends

  
  

With this lineup alone, it’s worth coming just for the music, but paired with the energy of a looped endurance run and a park full of cheering supporters? It’s pure magic.

💛 Thank You to Our Sponsors

We are honored to have Virginia is for Music Lovers as our 2025 Title Sponsor, with exclusive placement on:

• The festival website and social media

• Race bibs, print collateral, signage, and merchandise

• Stage mentions throughout the weekend

• And VIP access for Virginia Tourism staff on site

  
  

🏕️ Creeper Trail Cottages: 2025 Platinum Sponsor

We’re also proud to welcome Creeper Trail Cottages as our Platinum Sponsor, a homegrown partner whose dedication to the local running community is unmatched. Their cozy accommodations and love for this town make them a perfect match for our mission.

🌄 Run. Celebrate. Support Damascus.

Born from a passion to support the town of Damascus after setbacks, including Hurricane Helene, the Festival of Miles is more than a race. It’s a homecoming. It’s a block party. It’s a bold invitation to show up, give back, and have a blast doing it.

We’re grateful for every sponsor, every runner, every band, and every food truck that makes this weekend so vibrant.

Want to be part of it? 👉 Sponsorships and donation options are still available. Visit https://www.swvarunning.com/damascus-festival-of-miles-sponsors for details.

Mark your calendars for October 3–4, 2025. We’ll see you in the loop. 🎶👟🌲