Grayson Highlands

Mouth of Wilson, United States • 2-3 May 2026

Grayson Highlands : May 2 and 3, 2026

Grayson Highlands takes place at Grayson Highlands State Park, VA, and offers trail races across multiple distances. The course travels through park terrain with mountain views and opportunities to see wild ponies. Event materials include maps, aid station breakdowns, and course cutoff times.

Available distances

  • 50M
  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 8M

Each distance has specified climbing and cutoff limits. The 50 mile course includes 7,500 ft of climbing and a 17 hour cutoff. The 50k includes 4,500 ft of climbing and an 11 hour cutoff. The 25k includes 3,000 ft of climbing and a 7 hour cutoff. The 8 mile course includes 1,400 ft of climbing and a 4 hour cutoff.

A runners handbook provides complete race information, rules, and frequently asked questions. Crew information covers driving directions and crew rules. Volunteer roles are organized for the event, and the organizer offers free entries to volunteers as a form of acknowledgement. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
8 mi
8 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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