62 miles of mountain singletrack in the Shenandoah — 11,000 feet of climbing, 3 Running Stones
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The Grindstone 100K covers 62 miles of some of the most challenging terrain on the 100-mile course, featuring 11,000 feet of elevation gain. Starting at dawn on Saturday from Natural Chimneys Park, runners conquer Wolf Ridge, traverse the Wild Oak Trail over Lookout and Hankey Mountains, climb the infamous Horse Trough Hollow, and loop back over Narrow Back Mountain before finishing at the limestone chimneys.
Mount Solon, VA, United StatesSeptember 19, 2026
Grindstone Running Festival 100K is a loop trail race in Mount Solon, VA, United States, held on September 19, 2026. The course covers 62.1 miles, climbs 10,360 ft, and has an 18h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Chimneys - Start Start | 0.0 | 1,342 ft | — | Crew | Drop Bags |
Lick Run Aid Station #1 Aid Station | 5.7 | 1,759 ft | — | ||
Wolf Ridge Aid Station #2 Aid Station | 11.4 | 1,814 ft | 3h9:00 AM | ||
Sand Spring Aid Station #3 Aid Station | 21.0 | 1,936 ft | 5h45m11:45 AM | ||
North River Gap Aid Station #4 Aid Station | 25.2 | 1,611 ft | 7h1:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Lookout Mtn Aid Station #5 Aid Station | 30.9 | 2,595 ft | — | ||
Magic Moss Aid Station #6 Aid Station | 38.1 | 2,306 ft | 10h30m4:30 PM | ||
Camp Todd Aid Station #7 Aid Station | 43.1 | 2,359 ft | 12h6:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
North River Gap Aid Station #8 Aid Station | 52.8 | 1,611 ft | 15h9:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Lick Run Aid Station #9 Aid Station | 60.5 | 1,759 ft | — | ||
Natural Chimneys - Finish Finish | 65.0 | 1,342 ft | 18h12:00 AM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Natural Chimneys Park and Campground offers on-site camping adjacent to the start/finish area.
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