John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine
Lone Pine, United States • 17 Oct 2026
John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine
The event is a trail run set in the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area near Lone Pine, California. The course follows dirt roads and single track trails with hills and views of Mt. Whitney. Both races start and finish alongside Movie Road and are chip timed.
Two distances are offered:
- Half marathon
- 10K
The event benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and includes fundraising elements. A fundraising week is scheduled for September 28 to October 4, 2026, and the stated fundraising goal is $65,000. Registration closes October 14, 2026 and the event date is October 17, 2026. Early bird pricing tiers are listed for dates through June 13, July 25, and September 5, 2026.
Race logistics note that packet pickup is held at the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine the day before the event and that the museum offers one free admission per participant with bib presentation. The event is cup less; runners should bring a handheld bottle or hydration pack. There are three aid stations on the half marathon course and two on the 10K. Finishers receive a finisher mug and finisher shirt. A race component awards podium prizes to three female and three male finishers for each course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.