John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine
Lone Pine, United States • 17 Oct 2026
Event Information
The John Wayne Grit Series - Lone Pine running event takes place in Lone Pine, California. The 2026 event date is October 17, 2026. The races are a half marathon and a 10K. The courses go through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area and feature dirt roads, single-track trails, and hills. The elevation at Lone Pine is 3,700 feet.
Both courses are loops that start and finish alongside Movie Road. They are chip-timed. The course offers views of Mount Whitney.
Schedule and Location
Announcements begin at 7:30 AM on race day. The half marathon starts at 8:00 AM, with a 5-hour cut-off time. The 10K starts at 8:30 AM, with a 4-hour cut-off time.
Packet pickup is on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Museum of Western Film History (701 South Main Street, Lone Pine, CA 93545). There will also be packet pickup at the start line on race day.
Participant Details
Each participant receives a John Wayne Grit Series participant shirt and a finisher mug. The event is cupless; participants must bring their own handheld water bottle or hydration pack to refill at aid stations. There will be 3 aid stations on the half marathon course and 2 aid stations on the 10K course.
Parking is free at the Museum of Western Film History. Shuttles to the start line will run from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM; the shuttle ride takes approximately 20 minutes. There is no parking at the start line.
The event benefits the John Wayne Cancer Foundation, with proceeds funding cancer research and patient support programs. Cancer survivors who register can receive a complimentary yellow bandana at packet pickup.
After the race, there is a "Grit Down" celebration at the Alabama Hills Cafe in Lone Pine. All race participants receive one free admission to the Museum of Western Film History. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.