Runner’s guide
Grayson Highlands 50k
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 4 stations · cutoffs
| Station | mikm | Leg | Climb so far ftm | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Seed Orchard | 13.822.2 mikm | 13.822.2 mikm | 1,208368 ftm | |
| 2Camp Store (drop bag) | 20.032.2 mikm | 6.210.0 mikm | 1,932589 ftm | |
| 3Rock House Ridge (crew) | 24.339.1 mikm | 4.36.9 mikm | 2,365721 ftm | |
| 4Visitor Center (cutoff only, no aid) | 28.646.0 mikm | 4.36.9 mikm | 3,7031,129 ftm | |
| Finish | 30.048.3 mikm | 1.42.3 mikm | 3,8921,186 ftm |
Cutoffs are clock times on race day; the gun goes at 7:45 AM.
Elevation the profile and the big climbs
Numbered ticks are the aid stations above.
The big climbs
| Climb | mikm | Gain ftm | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Center (cutoff only, no aid) | 27.644.5–28.946.5 mikm | +751229 ftm | 11.3% |
| Climb 3 | 13.421.6–17.828.7 mikm | +659201 ftm | 2.8% |
| Climb 5 | 25.340.7–27.143.7 mikm | +636194 ftm | 6.4% |
| Climb 2 | 5.89.4–8.814.2 mikm | +581177 ftm | 3.7% |
| Climb 1 | 1.82.9–3.65.8 mikm | +528161 ftm | 5.7% |
Race almanac the sky on race day
Next race day Sat, May 1, 2027 · 7:45 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
- Jul 22, 2026Added to the catalog
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