Grindstone Running Festival by Utmb
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Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB
The Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB is a trail running event scheduled at Natural Chimneys Park, VA, from 23 to 26 September 2027. The courses run across national forest land west of the Shenandoah Valley, including miles through the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The routes pass peaks, ridges, valleys, and wooded ridgelines and are timed for peak fall foliage.
Distances and key figures:
- 100M - 167.4 km; 6400 m+ elevation; 4 Running Stones
- 100K - 100 km; 3350 m+ elevation; 3 Running Stones
- 50K - 50 km; 1550 m+ elevation; 2 Running Stones
- 21K - 21 km; 500 m+ elevation; 1 Running Stone
Organizers describe the terrain as highly technical, with sustained elevation changes and varied trail surfaces through the Appalachian area. The event is a dual qualifier for the UTMB World Series Finals and for the Western States Endurance Run. The race program includes UTMB Community Bibs, with half of the Community Bib registration costs directed to a local charity chosen by the race team. Event materials also note tools for participants to track statistics and Running Stones via a My UTMB account. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
