2022 Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M) ..

_ The 2022 Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M):

WELCOME BACK! The Lincoln National Forest will reopen TOMORROW, Friday, June 24, 2022, at 8am after being closed for a month due to fire danger. All three districts of the national forest received substantial rain over the past two weeks which significantly lowered fire danger. More rain is forecasted over the coming weeks for the forest. Forest lands, roads, trails, recreation sites, and campgrounds will again be open to visitors beginning tomorrow.
Fire Restrictions Lifted: The Lincoln National Forest will also lift fire restrictions. Over the past month, the average rainfall in the forest was 4 inches, with some areas seeing up to 5 inches.
Average rainfall in the summer months ranges between 7.6 and 13.9 inches depending on the location, so the rain we’ve gotten is significant. The ongoing rains have actually increased moisture levels to above-average for this time of year.
Visiting the Forest: Forest visitors are required to follow the Leave No Trace principles. This includes never leaving a campfire unattended, taking all trash with you when you leave, and never camping near or driving through stream
 

Ruidoso Grindstone runs (4M; 8.5M & 13.8M) promote the multiple use trail system available at Grindstone Lake, Ruidoso, New Mexico in the Sacramento Mountains (6900 feet). Proceeds benefit Ski Apache Adaptive Sports.
Race starts & finishes at Wingfield Park in downtown Ruidoso.

PACKET PICK-UP/ LATE REGISTRATION
- Saturday, August 13th, 2022: (NO online registration)
6pm to 8pm: Packet pick up & in person registration at the Ruidoso Athletic Club (RAC), 415 Wingfield St.
- RACE DAY Sunday, August 14th,2022: 6:00 am to 6:30 am:
Wingfield Park 300 Center Street (across from the RAC under the pavilion): Packet pick up only, NO REGISTRATION.
Race briefing @ 6:45am.
RACE STARTS 7.00 AM Sharp. *CHIP TIMING*.
NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON.
BIB NUMBERS/RACE ENTRIES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE

For your safety & the safety of others: NO PETS ALLOWED, NO STROLLERS, NO E-BIKES ON THE TRAILS.
No water station on the course (filling station available at Wingfield Park, MM5 & MM9). Please bring your own hydration container.

4 MILER start @ 7.00 am
Perfect distance for a beginner trail runner. 1/2 paved & 1/2 trail, ideal introduction to this new discipline. Walkers welcomed. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender specific tech shirt.
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to first three overall winners
(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 served at the finish line.

8.5 MILER start @ 7.00 am
If you need a challenge you’ll face a nice variety of hills & slopes to improve your trail runner technique. Walkers discouraged. Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender specific tech shirt.
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to first three overall winners
(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 served at the finish line.

HALF MARATHON HEAVY ( 13.8 miles) start @ 7.00 am
CUT OFF TIME : 3.15 Hours. If you cannot finish before 10.15 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, technical downhills to satisfy your trail runner desire. Walkers discouraged.
Start & finish at Wingfield Park.
Short sleeve gender specific tech shirt.
Famous Ruidoso carved bear awards to first three overall winners
(Male & Female)
Finisher medals 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 served at the finish line.
EACH INTERSECTION ON THE TRAIL (4 & 8.5 MILER, 12.5M)
WILL HAVE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS , EITHER YELLOW TAPE WITH BLACK ARROW OR YELLOW ARROW SIGN.

Questions contact Frederic Moras (race director) - [email protected]

-) 2022 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

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