Grayson Highlands
Mouth of Wilson, United States • 2-3 May 2026
Grayson Highlands Trail Races
The event takes place May 2-3, 2026 at Grayson Highlands State Park, near Mouth of Wilson, VA (address listed as 829 Grayson Highland Ln). It is the 11th annual running of these trail races. The course travels through the state park and notes the presence of wild ponies and mountain views. Registration closes Fri, May 1 @ 11:59 PM ET.
Distances and cutoffs
- 50 Mile - 7,500 ft of climbing; 16 hour cutoff
- 50K - 4,500 ft of climbing; 10.5 hour cutoff
- 25K - 3,000 ft of climbing; 6 hour cutoff
- 8 Mile - 1,200 ft of climbing; 4 hour cutoff
Distances are described as approximate due to GPS and mapping differences.
Race services and policies
Packet pickup is available Friday, 4-8 PM, with optional pre-race pickup on race morning. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female finishers in each race. All finishers receive a beanie or hat, a finishers medal, post-race food, and free professional race photos. The event benefits the park, a local rescue squad, and the park friends group.
Refunds and transfers: within 90 days of the event there are no refunds, bib transfers, or deferments. Before 90 days, runners may receive half credit toward another Run Bum race of equal or lesser value, valid for one year. Maps, aid station details, and the runners handbook are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.