John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine

John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine

This event offers a trail half marathon and a 10K in the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area near Lone Pine, California. The course moves over dirt roads and single track trails, includes hills, and offers views of Mt. Whitney. Both loop courses start and finish alongside Movie Road and are chip timed. The elevation at Lone Pine is 3,700 feet. The event benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation and supports the foundation's cancer research and programs.

Race services and logistics include packet pickup at the Museum of Western Film History the day before the event, and a complimentary museum admission with a bib. Each participant receives a finisher mug and a participant shirt; the mug and shirt are distributed at the finish line. The event is cup less; runners should bring a hydration pack or handheld bottle for refilling. There are three aid stations for the half marathon and two for the 10K. There is a race component with podium prizes; there are three female and three male winners for each course. Additional race features listed are photographers and a digital photo booth, finish line music, and post-race festivities in Lone Pine.

Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Half Marathon - chip timed loop; three aid stations; podium prizes.
• 10K - chip timed loop; two aid stations; podium prizes.