Grindstone 100 Course Profile

Swoope, VA, Virginia

• Distance: 100 miles
• Elevation Gain: 23,000 ft
• Elevation Loss: 23,000 ft
• High Point: 4,000 ft
• Low Point: 1,800 ft
• Time Limit: 36 hours
• Month: October
• Finisher Rate: ~45%

George Washington National Forest. Appalachian brutality at its finest with 23,000 feet of climbing through rugged mountain terrain. One of the toughest 100s in the Eastern US.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Braley Pond	14	2,200 ft	No	Yes	—
North Mountain	30	3,400 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Elliott Knob	50	4,000 ft	No	Yes	—
Hankey Mountain	70	3,200 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Ramseys Draft	88	2,400 ft	No	No	—

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Start to Braley Pond	0–14	climb	hard	Immediate climbing. Set a sustainable pace.
Braley Pond to North Mountain	14–30	climb	extreme	Major ascent. Conserve energy.
North Mountain to Elliott Knob	30–50	rolling	extreme	High ridgeline running. Exposed.
Elliott Knob to Hankey Mountain	50–70	rolling	hard	Night section. Stay on trail.
Hankey Mountain to Finish	70–100	descent	hard	Long descent to the finish. Keep moving.

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