Iron Griddle Trail Run
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IRON GRIDDLE - November 14, 2026
IRON GRIDDLE is a trail running event at Percy Warner Park in Nashville, Tennessee. The event offers multiple distances that use the park's Blue, White, and Red trail loops and returns to the Gaucho Road Trailhead at 2628 Old Hickory Blvd.
Course options include:
- 50K with about 5,175 ft elevation gain.
- Trail Half (Hidden Owl) with about 2,400 ft elevation gain.
- 6 Mile (Moss Monster) with about 1,060 ft elevation gain.
The 50K traverses the park by running the Blue, White, and Red loops counterclockwise for the first half, then reversing direction for the second half. The route includes repeated climbs such as the Belle Meade stairs, Doom Hill, and sections that lead to the Steeplechase finish. Aid stations are placed at multiple points on the course, including locations named The Chimney, Deep Well, The Nature Center, and the Gaucho Road Trailhead.
The Hidden Owl half follows the Red, White, and Blue loops counterclockwise and includes a return up the Belle Meade stairs and an aid station near The Nature Center. The Moss Monster six mile course follows the Mossy Ridge red loop with an aid station at The Chimney.
The event is presented by Sasquatchalope Trail Running and HardWin Adventures. The organizers state the event raises funds and supports volunteer work to maintain trails, remove invasive species, and plant trees. Refunds are not issued; bib transfers and distance category changes are allowed through March 23rd. Starts are staggered to spread runners on the trails and participants are asked to submit an estimated trail pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
