65.2 Miles · Mount Solon, VA

Grindstone 100K

Starts Mount Solon, VA
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026 · 6:00 AM start (America/New_York)

Distance65.2 mi
Elevation Gain11,043 ft
Elevation Loss11,043 ft
Elevation Profile
Aid stationDrop bag stopHard cutoff
2,595 ft1,342 ft
0 mi5.8 mi11.6 mi21.2 mi25.5 mi31.2 mi38.3 mi43.4 mi53.1 mi60.8 mi65.2 mi
Aid Stations & Cutoffs

All times shown in the race's own timezone (America/New_York).

StationMileElevationCutoffAccess
Natural Chimneys
Start
01,342 ft
Drop bagCrew
Lick Run
AS1
5.81,759 ft
Wolf Ridge
AS2
11.61,814 ft9:00 AM
Sand Spring
AS3
21.21,936 ft11:45 AM
North River Gap
AS4
25.51,608 ft1:00 PM
Drop bagCrew
Lookout Mtn
AS5
31.22,595 ft
Magic Moss
AS6
38.32,306 ft4:30 PM
Camp Todd
AS7
43.42,359 ft6:00 PM
Drop bagCrew
North River Gap
AS8
53.11,611 ft9:00 PM
Drop bagCrew
Lick Run
AS9
60.81,755 ft
Natural Chimneys
Finish
65.21,342 ft12:00 AM
Drop bagCrew
Crew Access Notes

## Crew Access
Crew is permitted only at North River Gap (both passes), Camp Todd, and the Start/Finish. No crew access at Lick Run (either pass), Wolf Ridge, Sand Spring, Lookout Mtn, or Magic Moss.

## Drop Bags
Drop bags are available at North River Gap, Camp Todd, and the Finish (both passes of North River Gap share one bag, since it's the same physical stop).

## Overall time limit
18 hours — final cutoff at the Finish is midnight, transitioning into Sunday, Sept 20, 2026.

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