Schedule
PLEASE NOTE: This is the 2026 schedule and will be updated for 2027 closer to race weekend. In the meantime, you can refer to the 2026 Schedule of Events below but note that there may be changes to the 2027 Race Weekend Event Schedule.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11AM | HOKA x Her+ Shakeout Run | 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 |
