Mineshaft 10k
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Mineshaft 10k
The Mineshaft 10k is a trail race organized by Mountain Junkies L.L.C. on a section of the Glenwood Horse Trail that uses part of the Hellgate 100k course (miles 47–52) run in reverse. The event is limited to 100 runners because of parking and shuttle constraints, and a virtual option is offered that counts as a qualifying RNUTS race.
The course begins with approximately 1 mile on a dirt road, then a steep climb for 0.3 miles onto the Glenwood Horse Trail. Runners remain on the GHT for about 5 miles to the finish. The route travels past old mine sites, features an up-and-down profile with a faster final 1.5 miles, and includes rock gardens near the 5-mile mark. Parking at the venue is limited and all on-site runners must use organizer-provided shuttle buses to reach the start; there is no parking or spectators at the start location.
Registration fees for the 10 km entry are tiered by date and include an online processing fee. A virtual entry option is available for a reduced fee; virtual registrants receive event apparel with different items offered depending on registration date. Packet pickup is scheduled on the days before the race at local pickup locations and at the Bearwallow Day Use Area on race day.
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers and to the first-place master male and female. Thirteen age groups receive medals to the top three in each group, with brackets starting at 14 and under and continuing through 70 and up. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
