Meet the team
Meet our incredible race team that makes Grindstone Trail Running Festival happen year after year!
Clark Zealand, Race Director
Dr. Clark Zealand is an individual driven by passion, expertise, and a profound love for the sport of distance running. With over 17 years of dedication as the Founder and Race Director of the Grindstone Trail Running Festival by UTMB, Clark has left an indelible mark on the ultra-running community.
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Josh Oppenheimer, Festival and Volunteer Director
Josh Oppenheimer brings a lifelong passion for sports, event management, and community-building to the team. As Grindstone’s Festival Director and Volunteer Director, Josh plays a key role in shaping the race weekend experience for runners, crews, families, and volunteers alike.
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Jeremy Ramsey, Course Director
Jeremy Ramsey has spent a lifetime exploring the mountains and trails of Virginia and brings that passion to his role as Course Director for Grindstone.
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