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Grindstone by UTMB


Swoope, VA

UTMB Direct 32 UTMB Running Stones
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Grindstone by UTMB is a trail race of 31.1 miles (50 km) in Swoope, Virginia. The next edition is in September 2027; its day hasn't been announced. 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 17 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.

32.4miDistance
5,085ftClimbing
76°Flow 57°FTypical race day

The course

32.4miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
5,144ftMeasured climb
5,144ftDescent
3,756ftHigh point
1,329ftLow point

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 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.

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 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 Devil Dog Ultras (December 5, 2026), Freight Train 100k/50k (December 5, 2026) and Willis River (January 3, 2027).

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