Grindstone by UTMB
Swoope, VA
Grindstone by UTMB is a trail race of 31.1 miles (50 km) in Swoope, Virginia. It was last run on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The race gives its climbing as 5,085 ft (1,550 m). It starts at 1,342 ft (409 m) above sea level. Its high point is 3,756 ft (1,145 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. Finishers earn 2 UTMB Running Stones toward the UTMB lottery.
There are 14 other upcoming 50K races in Virginia. Grindstone by UTMB climbs about 164 ft a mile (31 m per km), near the middle of the 63 50K races listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Grindstone by UTMB
When is Grindstone by UTMB 2026?
Grindstone by UTMB 2026 was on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Where is Grindstone by UTMB?
Grindstone by UTMB is held in Swoope, Virginia.
How long is Grindstone by UTMB?
Grindstone by UTMB is 31.1 miles (50 km); its course file measures 32.4 miles.
How much elevation gain does Grindstone by UTMB have?
Grindstone by UTMB has 5,085 ft (1,550 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
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 164 ft a mile (31 m per km), near the middle of the 63 50K races listed with their climbing.
What other 50K races are there in Virginia?
Other upcoming 50K races in Virginia include Virginia 100 and 50 mile (October 10, 2026), Mountain Masochist Trail Run (November 7, 2026) and Devil Dog Ultras (December 5, 2026).
Other races in Virginia
- Virginia 100 and 50 mile 50K · Oct 10, 2026
- Mountain Masochist Trail Run 50K · Nov 7, 2026
- Devil Dog Ultras 50K · Dec 5, 2026
- Freight Train 100k/50k 50K · Dec 5, 2026
- Willis River 50K · Jan 3, 2027
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