Since 2014 the Grindstone Trail Runs has been an annual event Ruidoso, NM. The event is fully supported by the Village of Ruidoso, Lincoln County, and the US Forest Service. We would also like to thank all our local sponsors and volunteers over the past 10 years who have helped make this event possible.
Please make plans to come out for the 11th running that will include custom commemorative SWAG, and a post-race party. atmosphere.
Proceeds from the Grindstone Trail Runs are donated back to the All-Season Adaptive Sports program, formerly Ski Apache Adaptive Sports. This is one of the oldest foundations in NM dating back to 1976. Over the past 10 years, our event has donated more than $50K and hopes to raise more this year.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
Course Info:
Click here for 4 Mile Course Map
Click here for 8.5 Mile Course Map
Click here for 13.8 Mile Course Map
Half Marathon Heavy ( 13.8 miles) start @ 7.00 am
Cut Off Time: 3.30 Hours. If you cannot finish before 10.30 am on race day, we will not offer any support: NO timing; NO awards; NO EMT or Police; NO refreshments or food. A little longer than an official Half marathon but what’s a few extra yards between friends !!! You will get a smorgasbord of heart-pounding hills, and technical downhills to satisfy your trail runner desire.
Walkers are discouraged for this distance, but 2 other distance options are available.
Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender-specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Commemorative 11th-anniversary Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
No water station on the course, carry your own - we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
2 refill water station (no cups), junction between 8.5M & Half (MM9), Half (MM7).
Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
Souvenir medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
10-15; 16-19;20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
Each intersection on the trail (4 & 8.5 miler, 12.5m)
Will have directional signs, either yellow or orange tape tied to mark trails
8.5 Miler start @ 7.15 am
If you need a challenge you’ll face a nice variety of hills & slopes to improve your trail runner technique. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender-specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Commemorative 10th-anniversary Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
Souvenir medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
10-15; 16-19;20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
No water station on the course. Carry your own - we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park. One refill station (MM5).
Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
4 Miler start @ 7.15 am
Perfect distance for a beginner trail runner. 1/2 paved & 1/2 trail, an ideal introduction to this new discipline. Walkers welcomed. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender-specific tech shirt. (Packet Pick-up and Race Day registrations are not guaranteed a T-Shirt.)
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to the TOP three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Commemorative 11th-anniversary Finisher medal for all participants (Male & Female).
Souvenir medals to 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each age group (Male & Female):
10-15; 16-19; 20-24;25-29;30-34;35-39;40-44;45-49;50-54;55-59;60-64;65-69;70-74;75 & up.
No water station on the course. Carry your own we’ll have filling stations at Wingfield Park.
Refreshments & fruits will be provided at the finish line.
For questions contact Shane Asbury (race director) - shane@wanderlustrunningunlimited.com
Cost:
Price increases after August 19, 2025 at 11:59pm MDT
4 Mile - $44
8.5 Mile - $54
13.8 Mile - $74
Kid's Dash - $12
Click here to Register
