Grayson Highlands

MAY
2-3
2026
Run through scenic mountain trails and mingle with wild ponies at the 11th annual Grayson Highlands trail races, May 2 to 3, 2026. Choose from 50 Mile, 50K, 25K or 8 Mile courses and enjoy finishers gifts, photos, and post race food.
2-3 May 2026
50 miles 50 kilometers 25 kilometers 8 miles

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Event overview

The Grayson Highlands trail races take place May 2-3, 2026, at Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, VA (829 Grayson Highland Ln). This is the 11th edition of the event. Race routes run on trails through the state park and include scenic mountain views and wild ponies.

Distances

  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 8 Mile

Race details

Each distance has a published cutoff time: the 50 Mile has a 16-hour cutoff, the 50K has a 10.5-hour cutoff, the 25K has a 6-hour cutoff, and the 8 Mile has a 4-hour cutoff. Packet pickup is offered Friday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; a non-mandatory, race-day morning pickup option is also available.

Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each race. All finishers receive a beanie or hat and a finishers medal; post-race food and free professional race photos are provided. The event benefits the state park, a local rescue squad, and a friends group. Registration closes on Fri, May 1 at 11:59 PM ET. Refund, transfer, and deferment rules apply: within 90 days of the event there are no refunds, bib transfers, or deferments; earlier cancellations may receive half credit toward another Run Bum Race of equal or lesser value, valid for one year. Course and race details are subject to change. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
8 mi
8 Miler

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