Schedule and packet pickup
Packet pickup
Pickup is Friday, April 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the visitor center, or on race morning: 4:15 a.m. for the 50 mile, 6:15 a.m. for the 50K, and 6:30 to 8 a.m. Sunday for the 25K and 8 mile. Bring a photo ID.
Grayson Highlands Trail Races 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, May 1 to 2, 2027
- Start time
- 5:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mouth of Wilson, Virginia
Go to the race website
Registration details are on the race's own site.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | ||||
| 50 Mile | 50 Mile | May 1, 20275:30 AM | See registration | – |
| 50K | 50K | May 1, 20277:45 AM | See registration | – |
| Sunday, May 2, 2027 | ||||
| 25K | Other | May 2, 20278:30 AM | See registration | – |
| 8 Mile | Other | May 2, 20278:30 AM | See registration | – |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
Race day planning
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the 50 Mile starts at 5:30 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center, 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race guide
What runners should know about Grayson Highlands Trail Races, in brief, from the official race website.
Course
Climbing and cutoffs
The 50 mile climbs about 7,500 feet with a 16 hour cutoff, the 50K about 4,500 feet with 11 hours, the 25K about 2,300 feet with 6 hours, and the walker friendly 8 mile about 1,400 feet with 4 hours. The 25K has one aid station, near mile 10.
Parking and travel
Getting there
Drive to the top of the park road until it ends at the start and finish. The park charges $10 per car; bring cash.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (runbumtours.com/graysonhighlands, runbumtours.com/coursedetails-grayson-highlands, docs.google.com/document/d/1A0nQZvd7IQzxJWJciF8qLHpYdWZyAy1QP3bzpRmQ-5I/edit, runbumtours.com), checked Sep 28, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
Race details
- Where
- Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center, 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363Map
- Course
- Trail
- Distances
- 50 Mile, 50K, Other
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Quick answers
- When is Grayson Highlands Trail Races?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, May 1 to 2, 2027: 50 Mile, 50K on Saturday; Other on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 50 Mile, 50K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Grayson Highlands State Park Visitor Center, 829 Grayson Highland Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
About the race
A May weekend of trail races in Grayson Highlands State Park in southwest Virginia, known for its high open balds and wild ponies. The 50 mile and 50K run Saturday and the 25K and 8 mile run Sunday, all from the park visitor center.