Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M)

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This year, the Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Run is excited to announce that it will be offering a select number of XTERRA PASS qualifications to race at the XTERRA Trail Run World Championships in 2025 or 2026. 
Our 13.8 Heavy Half race will offer 10 registration opportunities, our top 5 Female and top 5 Male finishers to this invite-only event. For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship,. For more information about the XTERRA Trail Run World Championship, visit https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-trail-run-world-championship or email trailrun@xterraplanet.com. 

Proceeds from the Grindstone Trail Runs are donated back to the All-Season Adaptive Sports program, formerly Ski Apache Adaptive Sports. This is one of the oldest foundations in NM dating back to 1976. Over the past 9 years, our event has donated more than $50K and hopes to raise more this year. 

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Click here to make an extra donation toward the foundation.

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Goals from the foundation include:

• Enrich the lives of individuals with disabilities through snow sports and recreation in a safe and fun environment
• Develop the potential of each student
• Support and encourage participation in sports and recreation
• Introduce a life-long activity to individuals often marginalized by society and denied access to recreational activities
• Encourage a culture of safety, fun, and learning

For more information on All Season Adaptive Sports 

RACE FEES
4 MILER
11-18 to 1-31 / $27    2-1 to 04-30 / $30     5-1 to 7-15 / $37   7-16 to 8-20 / $44 after 8-22 $47

8.5 MILER
11-18 to 1-31 / $37    2-1 to 04-30 / $40      5-1 to 7-15 / $47    7-16 to 8-20 / $54 after 8-21 $57

13.8 MILER
11-18 to 1-31 / $47     2-1 to 04-30 / $50     5-1 to 7-15 / $57  7-16 to 8-20 / $74 After 8/21 $77

RACE FEES
Kid's Dash
$12 11-18 to 8-20 / 8-21 to race morning $16 (only event you can register race morning)

Kid's Dash is sponsored by Ruidoso Athletic Club.

• Post-race showers will be available at the Ruidoso Athletic Club.
• Photographers will be on hand so smile!
• Lost Hiker will be offering a half-off pint to each of age participant at their MidTown location, 2536 Sudderth Drive after the race, just show your bib.
• T-shirt size guaranteed to everyone registered by midnight on August 13th.
• Downshift Brewing Company will be offering a discounts to all participants and host our after-party.
• Kids will receive a commemorative finisher's medal!
   
  

  PACKET PICK-UP/ LATE REGISTRATION

  Race shirts can be picked up race morning 

- Thursday, August 21:
           For participants in El Paso.  You will be able to pick up your BIB ONLY on Thursday at 
           Up and Running from 2 pm to 6 pm.

- Friday, August 22, 2025
3pm to 7pm: Packet pick up & in-person registration at MCM Elegante Lodge and Resort, 107 Sierra Blanca Drive.

Hotel Information
A few rooms are available at a discounted price "Grindstone Trail Runs". 575-258-5500

Description

• RACE DAY Packet Pick-up Only (No Race Day Registration) Saturday, August 23, 2024: 6:00 am to 6:30 am
• RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP
• Wingfield Park 300 Center Street (across from the RAC under the pavilion): Packet pick-up only
• Race briefing @ 6:45am.
  HALF MARATHON HEAVY RACE STARTS 7.00 AM Sharp.
  8.5 & 4 MILE RACES START AT 7:15 AM Sharp.
  KID'S RUN STARTS AT 7:30 AM Sharp.
  CHIP TIMING*.
  NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
  BIB NUMBERS/RACE ENTRIES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE
• For your safety & the safety of others: NO PETS ALLOWED, NO STROLLERS, NO E-BIKES ON THE TRAILS
• 2 water/filling stations on the course for Half Marathon (filling stations available at Wingfield Park, MM5 & MM9).
  Please bring your own hydration container.
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• HALF MARATHON HEAVY ( 13.8 miles) start @ 7.00 am
  CUT OFF TIME: 3.30 Hours. If you cannot finish before 10.30 am on race day, we will not offer any support: NO timing; NO awards; NO EMT or Police; NO refreshments or food. A little longer than an official Half marathon but what’s a few extra yards between friends !!! You will get a smorgasbord of heart-pounding hills, and technical downhills to satisfy your trail runner desire.
  Walkers are discouraged for this distance, but 2 other distance options are available.
• Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
• Short sleeve gender-specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
• Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
  (Male & Female)
• Commemorative 11th-anniversary Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
• No water station on the course, carry your own - we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
• 2 refill water station (no cups), junction between 8.5M & Half (MM9), Half (MM7).
• Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
• Souvenir medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
  10-15; 16-19;20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
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• EACH INTERSECTION ON THE TRAIL (4 & 8.5 MILER, 12.5M)
  WILL HAVE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS, EITHER YELLOW OR ORANGE TAPE TIED TO MARK TRAILS
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• 8.5 MILER start @ 7.15 am
  If you need a challenge you’ll face a nice variety of hills & slopes to improve your trail runner technique. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
• Short sleeve gender-specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
• Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
  (Male & Female)
• Commemorative 10th-anniversary Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
• Souvenir medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
  10-15; 16-19;20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
• No water station on the course. Carry your own - we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park. One refill station (MM5).
• Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
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• 4 MILER start @ 7.15 am
  Perfect distance for a beginner trail runner. 1/2 paved & 1/2 trail, an ideal introduction to this new discipline. Walkers welcomed. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
• Short sleeve gender-specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
• Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
  (Male & Female)
• Commemorative 11th-anniversary Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
• Souvenir medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
  10-15; 16-19; 20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
• No water station on the course. Carry your own we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
• Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
  For questions contact Shane Asbury (race director) - shane@wanderlustrunningunlimited.com

https://www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/calendar-of-events/ruidoso-grindstone-trail-runs

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