Grindstone by UTMB
Swoope, VA
Grindstone by UTMB is a trail race of 62 miles (100 km) in Swoope, Virginia. The next edition is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 10,991 ft (3,350 m). It starts at 1,342 ft (409 m) above sea level. Its high point is 4,328 ft (1,319 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a UTMB World Series Event, whose top three men and women go straight to the UTMB Finals and a Western States 100 qualifier. Finishers earn 3 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery.
There are 17 other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Virginia. Grindstone by UTMB climbs about 177 ft a mile (34 m per km), flatter than 75% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Grindstone by UTMB
When is Grindstone by UTMB 2027?
Grindstone by UTMB 2027 is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.
Where is Grindstone by UTMB?
Grindstone by UTMB is held in Swoope, Virginia.
How long is Grindstone by UTMB?
Grindstone by UTMB is 62 miles (100 km); its course file measures 65 miles.
How much elevation gain does Grindstone by UTMB have?
Grindstone by UTMB has 10,991 ft (3,350 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
Is Grindstone by UTMB a Western States qualifier?
Yes. Grindstone by UTMB is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.
What is the weather usually like at Grindstone by UTMB?
Around Grindstone by UTMB's date, the day's high is typically about 76°F (24°C) and the low about 57°F (14°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Grindstone by UTMB elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Grindstone by UTMB's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Grindstone by UTMB?
Grindstone by UTMB climbs about 177 ft a mile (34 m per km), flatter than 75% of the 119 50-mile and 100K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50-mile and 100K races are there in Virginia?
Other upcoming 50-mile and 100K races in Virginia include Devil Dog Ultras (December 5, 2026), Freight Train 100k/50k (December 5, 2026) and Hellgate (December 12, 2026).
Other races in Virginia
- Iron Mountain 50 Miler · Sep 4, 2027
- Virginia 100 and 50 mile 50 Mile · Oct 9, 2027
- Great Eastern Endurance Run GEER 40 Miler · Nov 2027, TBD
- Mountain Masochist Trail Run 100K · Nov 2027, TBD
- Mountain Masochist Trail Run 50 Mile · Nov 2027, TBD
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