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05/21/2024

Excited to continue to build our team of amazing volunteers for the 17th edition of Grindstone! Some things change but the constant is the dedication and passion of our incredible volunteers. Your energy and commitment make all the difference, and we can't wait to see what we accomplish together this year. Be part of something amazing!

All volunteers will receive a custom shirt, meal(s), and access to priority registration for next year's event.

We are looking for several specialized volunteers for Aid Station Captains, Sweeps and SAG Drivers. These positions require some previous experience or specialized skills. Please reach out to us directly to Amanda Medlin at [email protected] with your interest. These roles will have access to additional benefits such as sponsor swag, complimentary race entry, and/or local lodging (limited quantity available).

Register to volunteer with UTMB / 2024 Grindstone Trail Running Festival by UTMB - via VolunteerLocal

07/17/2023

Be part of history, volunteer at the first East Coast UTMB race, Grindstone! Also a Western States Golden ticket race, qualifier and Hardrock qualifier!!!

Register to volunteer with IRONMAN / 2023 Grindstone Trail Running Festival by UTMB - via VolunteerLocal

07/02/2023

Our annual trail work and training weekend on the Grindstone 100-mile course is scheduled this year for August 12 & 13. This weekend is a great time to experience some of the Grindstone course, camp, eat/drink, get to know other runners, and, if you haven’t already, fulfill the entry requirement for 8hrs of trail work for 100-mile runners. We really enjoy this weekend in the mountains, but we have a capacity of 35, first come, first served, so don't delay in reserving your spot!

This year our weekend begins with trail work on Saturday, August 12 followed on Sunday with some magnificent running on part of the Grindstone course. New for this year, Stokesville Campground will be hosting our Saturday night camping. Everyone who plans to use the campground for overnight camping and showering will need to reserve a spot in advance. The campground has graciously allowed us a late checkout Sunday so that runners can gather their camping gear and grab a shower post-run. The nearby National Forest offers plenty of free camping if you would like to opt out of paying the campground fees.

Reservation for Stokesville Campground can be made here: http://stokesvillecampground.com/info/

Trail work will be organized in specific work groups according to needs/tools/number of people, etc. Please make sure to RSVP via the link below by Saturday, July 15 whether you are planning to attend both days or just one day. To RSVP, simply click this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEK4G_171CMEY1J1kOCCGwPszEMF6e6KwLAus1bDiKMrKcTw/viewform and complete the questionnaire.

Of interest might be the following website which outlines many trail tools:

https://www.americantrails.org/resources/trail-tools-repair-and-sharpening . However, the most pertinent tools for working on the Grindstone course (this time of year) include: w**d cutters (grass-powered trimmer, w**d whacker, swing blade) & loppers. You will need to source your own tools & since the course is not in a wilderness area I strongly suggest the use of a gas-powered w**d cutter! Having the right tools is very important - moral support is nice but a gas-powered w**d eater is better!

Trailwork Day: Saturday, Aug. 12 Training run Day: Sunday, Aug. 13 Location: Stokesville Campground and points on course Please make sure to complete this form (by August 1) and click submit.