Ruidoso Grindstone runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M) promote the multiple use trail system available at Grindstone Lake, Ruidoso, New Mexico in the Sacramento Mountains (6900 feet). Proceeds benefit Ski Apache Adaptive Sports.
Race starts & finishes at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso.
RACE FEES
4 MILER
1-18 to 3-31 / $22 4-1 to 05-31 / $25 6-1 to 7-13 / $32 7-14 to 8-25 / $38
8.5 MILER
1-18 to 3-31 / $32 4-1 to 05-31 / $35 6-1 to 7-13 / $42 7-14 to 8-25 / $52
13.8 MILER
1-18 to 3-31 / $44 4-1 to 05-31 / $47 6-1 to 7-13 / $54 7-14 to 8-25 / $70
PACKET PICK-UP/ LATE REGISTRATION
- Friday, August 25th, 2023
2 pm to 7pm: Packet pick up & in person registration at MCM Elegante Lodge and Resort, 107 Sierra Blanca Drive.
A few rooms are available at a discounted price "Grindstone Trail Runs". 575-258-5500
- RACE DAY Packet Pick-up Only (No Race Day Registration) Saturday, August 26th, 2023: 6:00 am to 6:30 am
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP not guaranteed a T-Shirt.
Wingfield Park 300 Center Street (across from the RAC under the pavilion): Packet pick up only.
Race briefing @ 6:45am.
RACE STARTS 7.00 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.
No water station on the course (filling station available at Wingfield Park, MM5 & MM9). Please bring your own hydration container.
4 MILER start @ 7.00 am
Perfect distance for a beginner trail runner. 1/2 paved & 1/2 trail, 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 not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to first three overall winners
(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 served at the finish line.
8.5 MILER start @ 7.00 am
If you need a challenge you’ll face a nice variety of hills & slopes to improve your trail runner technique. Walkers discouraged. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to first three overall winners
(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 served at the finish line.
HALF MARATHON HEAVY ( 13.8 miles) start @ 7.00 am
CUT OFF TIME : 3.15 Hours. If you cannot finish before 10.15 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, technical downhills to satisfy your trail runner desire. Walkers discouraged.
Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to first three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Finisher medals 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 served at the finish line.
EACH INTERSECTION ON THE TRAIL (4 & 8.5 MILER, 12.5M)
WILL HAVE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS , EITHER YELLOW TAPE WITH BLACK ARROW OR YELLOW ARROW SIGN.
Questions contact Shane Asbury (race director) - shane@wanderlustrunningunlimited.com
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