Grit & Grace Trail Race
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Grit & Grace Trail Race
The event takes place at Camp GuilRock (531 Beville Rd) in Reidsville, North Carolina. It features two timed events: a 12-hour trail race and a 6-hour weighted ruck, both held on the same looped course.
The course is approximately a 3 mile loop composed of grassy trail, gravel road, single track, and forest road. Terrain includes gentle rolling sections and stretches of flat ground. One aid station near the start area will be stocked with Tailwind, LMNT, and water; participants may bring additional nutrition. Because the events occur in February, a light source such as a headlamp, chest lamp, or flashlight is required for the 12-hour race and highly encouraged for the 6-hour ruck; a backup light or battery is recommended.
The 12-hour format records completed laps; total mileage is updated after each finished loop. Course direction is periodically reversed during the event. Competitors may stop racing at any time by notifying race staff; doing so ends their race and they receive a finisher award that lists the distance achieved. Overall awards are given for first and second place male and female finishers.
The 6-hour ruck uses a weighted scoring system where each lap’s score equals carried weight in pounds multiplied by lap distance, producing a total score in "Kz." Packs are weighed at defined points and the lower weight for a lap is used as that lap’s official weight. Each 6-hour finisher receives an award showing their total Kz.
Additional event features include on-course check-in/out stamps via a Race Passport and a FLAP/SLAP lap format that shortens the course in the final hour. Camping is available off course and a firepit will be maintained for participants and spectators. Check-in/out operations are under cover or in an indoor pavilion. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
