A mountain 50K through the Shenandoah during peak fall foliage
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The Grindstone 50K offers 31 miles combining singletrack and fire road running, giving runners a taste of both the 100K and 100-mile courses with just over 5,000 feet of gain. Starting Saturday morning from Natural Chimneys, the route climbs Wolf Ridge and Sand Spring Mountain, then returns via Narrow Back Mountain to the finish at the limestone chimneys.
Mount Solon, VA, United StatesSeptember 19, 2026
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Start/Finish Start | 31.7 | 1,362 ft |
Lick Run Aid Station #1 & #4 Aid Station | 5.6 | 1,755 ft |
Wolf Ridge Aid Station #2 Aid Station | 11.2 | 1,821 ft |
Sand Spring Aid Station #3 Aid Station | 20.7 | 1,942 ft |
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Natural Chimneys Park and Campground offers on-site camping adjacent to the start/finish area.
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