Schedule
*Schedule subject to change.
Pre-Race Events
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| August 22 | Grindstone Trail Work Day, More Details, RSVP Here, by August 12th | Natural Chimneys Campground |
| August 23 | Training Run (RSVP Above as Part of the Trail Work Weekend) | Natural Chimneys Campground |
Friday, September 18, 2026
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | HOKA Shakeout Run | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 9AM - 6PM | BASECAMP (Expo): Bib Pick-Up & Official Merchandise Store | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 9AM - 6PM | 100M Pacer Check-In: There is no pacer check-in at aid stations. All pacers must check themselves in at the expo. | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 12PM | Runner Briefing | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 12:45PM - 1:30PM | Laugh & Run Comedy Show with Tommy Mcclellan-Willard | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 2PM-3:50PM | Live Music featuring Dr. How and the Reasons To Live | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 4PM | 100M Drop Bag Drop-Off Deadline | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 4PM | Runner Briefing | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 4:30PM - 5:30PM | Live Music featuring Dr. How and the Reasons To Live | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 6PM | 100 Mile Race Start | Natural Chimneys Park |
Saturday, September 19, 2026
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 5AM | 100K Drop Bag Drop-Off Deadline | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 5AM - 7:50AM | Race Morning Bib Pick-Up *All bibs must be picked up 10 minutes before the start of each distance | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 6AM | 100K Race Start | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 7AM | 50K Race Start | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 8AM | 21K Race Start | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 8AM - 7PM | BASECAMP (Expo): Official Merchandise Store | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 11AM - 2PM | Live Music featuring Dr. How and the Reasons To Live | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 1PM | 21K Awards Ceremony | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 12PM | 50K Awards Ceremony Male Overall Only | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 12:45PM | 50K Awards Ceremony Female Overall Only | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 5PM | 100K Award Ceremony Male Overall Only | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 7PM | 100K Awards Ceremony Female Overall Only | Natural Chimneys Park |
*All 100M, 100K, and 50K Age Group Awards Will Be Available for Pick-Up at the Volunteer Booth Area
Sunday, September 20, 2026
| TIME | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| 9AM | 100M Awards Ceremony | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 9AM - 11AM | BASECAMP (Expo): Official Merchandise Store | Natural Chimneys Park |
| 9AM - 12PM | Last chance to pick up drop bags | Natural Chimneys Park |
