Iron Griddle

IRON GRIDDLE (November 14, 2026)

IRON GRIDDLE is a trail race set in Percy Warner Park at the Gaucho Road Trailhead in Nashville, TN. The event offers multiple distances and uses marked park trails that combine the Blue, White, and Red loops. The start/finish area and parking are at Gaucho Road Trailhead, adjacent to the Steeplechase horse track. Sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes are prepared on cast iron griddles at the start/finish area.

Distances:

• 50K with over 5,175 ft of elevation gain
• Trail Half with over 2,400 ft of elevation gain
• 6 Mile with about 1,060 ft of elevation gain

The 50K course traverses the park loops in one direction for the first half and reverses direction for the second half, including repeated climbs such as the Belle Meade stairs and sections on the Blue Loop Saddle and Deep Well Trailhead. Aid stations are placed along the route at named locations including The Chimney, Deep Well, The Nature Center, and Gaucho Road Trailhead, with additional water and snack points near the later miles.

The Trail Half follows the Blue, Red, and White loops in a counter clockwise direction and includes a descent to the Belle Meade Stairs and a return climb. The 6 Mile course follows the Mossy Ridge red loop with a midpoint aid station at The Chimney.

Registration closes on Fri, Nov 13 at 11:59 PM CT. Refunds are not issued; bib transfers and race distance category changes are allowed until March 23. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.