Grit & Grace Trail Race
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Event details
Grit & Grace Trail Race includes two timed events held on the same course: a 12-hour trail run and a 6-hour ruck. In the 12-hour event, participants complete as many loops as they can within the 12 hours; the highest mileage wins and each finished lap is recorded. In the 6-hour ruck, competitors carry weight in a pack and score is calculated as pounds carried times lap distance (reported as "Kz"). Packs are weighed at set points and the official weight for a lap is the lesser of the weigh-ins for that lap. All participants can stop their race at any time by notifying race staff; each finisher receives an award showing their result. Overall awards are given to the top two males and top two females in each event.
Course and logistics
Both events take place at Camp GuilRock in Reidsville, North Carolina, on an approximately 3-mile loop of grassy trail, gravel road, single track, and forest road. The terrain is described as gentle rolling with stretches of flat. There is one main aid station at the start/transition area stocked with Tailwind, LMNT, and water. Lighting is required for the 12-hour event and a backup light is encouraged; a light source is highly encouraged for the 6-hour ruck. Check-in and check-out occur at the indoor pavilion. Camping is available off course and a firepit will be maintained for participants and spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.