Runner’s guide
Grayson Highlands 50 Miler — 2027
Saturday, May 1, 2027 · Virginia, United States
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From the course file and public race information. Confirm details with the race before race day.
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Race day date, start and cutoff
Aid stations 7 stations · cutoffs
| Station | mikm | Leg | Climb so far ftm | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Fox Creek (crew) | 15.625.1 mikm | 15.625.1 mikm | 1,019311 ftm | |
| 2Little Laurel | 21.334.2 mikm | 5.79.1 mikm | 2,142653 ftm | |
| 3Skulls Gap (cutoff only, no aid, crew) | 25.741.4 mikm | 4.57.2 mikm | 2,181665 ftm | |
| 4Little Laurel (2nd pass) | 30.448.9 mikm | 4.77.5 mikm | 3,4671,057 ftm | |
| 5Fox Creek (2nd pass, crew, drop bag) | 35.657.4 mikm | 5.28.4 mikm | 3,7371,139 ftm | |
| 6Seed Orchard | 42.368.0 mikm | 6.610.6 mikm | 4,9381,505 ftm | |
| 7Camp Store | 48.578.1 mikm | 6.210.1 mikm | 5,6631,726 ftm | |
| Finish | 50.080.5 mikm | 1.52.5 mikm | 6,3511,936 ftm |
Cutoffs are clock times on race day; the gun goes at 5:30 AM.
Elevation the profile and the big climbs
Numbered ticks are the aid stations above.
The big climbs
| Climb | mikm | Gain ftm | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Laurel (2nd pass) | 25.841.5–31.350.4 mikm | +1,473449 ftm | 5.0% |
| Climb 5 | 35.657.2–40.565.1 mikm | +1,161354 ftm | 4.5% |
| Climb 3 | 15.124.3–19.331.1 mikm | +958292 ftm | 4.3% |
| Climb 6 | 42.167.7–46.274.3 mikm | +696212 ftm | 3.2% |
| Climb 7 | 49.078.8–50.080.5 mikm | +696212 ftm | 12.7% |
Race almanac the sky on race day
Next race day Sat, May 1, 2027 · 5:30 AM start
First and last light are civil twilight, the sun 6° below the horizon. The moon is lit as at midnight after the start; headlamp hours count a typical finish from the start while the sun is below civil twilight. Worked out for the start line.
What changed newest first
- Sep 3, 2026Added to the catalog
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