Event Description

Ruidoso Grindstone Trail runs (4M; 8.5M & Half Marathon) 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 - Friday, July 24, 2020: (NO online registration)
6pm to 8pm: Packet pick up & late registration at the Ruidoso Athletic Club (RAC), 415 Wingfield St.
RACE DAY: 6:30 am to 7 am: Wingfield Park (across from the RAC under the pavilion): Packet pick up & super late registration.
Race briefing @ 7:05am.  

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
*CHIP TIMING*

Free tent camping @ Wingfield Park on 7/24 only.
First come, first served. Bring a non perishable food item to put in the covered wagon/food pantry at the park...

Support our HOST HOTEL book early Ruidoso is super busy in the Summer….
HOTEL RUIDOSO walking distance from Wingfield Park. 110 chase street.
Call 575-257-2007 and mention Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs: rate PROMO 1 when making your reservation to get a discounted room.   
 
                                 FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE REFRAIN FROM USING ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICE, NO ROAD CLOSURE

No water station on the course (filling station available at Wingfield Park, MM5 & MM9). Please bring your own hydration device.
TRAIL MAP INFO @ www.ruidosoparksandrec.com/grindstone-lake-trail-system. (use the link at the bottom of the page: hiking & biking trails)
 
4 MILER start @ 7.30 am Start & finish at Wingfield Park. Walkers permitted.
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 @ 7.30 am No walkers 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 start @ 7.30 am No walkers 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 stations (no cups) for the Half (Intersection of Grindstone Mesa/forest road (MM5,5); Junction between 8.5M & Half (MM9).
Refreshments & fruits served at the finish line. 
EACH INTERSECTION ON THE TRAIL (4 & 8.5 MILER, HALF MARATHON) WILL HAVE DIRECTIONAL SIGNS (on the ground), YELLOW TAPE WITH BLACK ARROW, YELLOW ARROW SIGN.

FEES: 
□ 4M: $16 till 6/30/20; $27 till 7/24/20. $45 race day
□ 8.5M: $26 till 6/30/20; $31 till 7/12/20; $36 till 7/24/120. $55 race day.
□ Half Marathon: $37 till 6/30/20: $47 till 7/12/20; $52 till 7/24/20. $65 race day.
 Online registration fees incur a processing fee.

Questions contact Frederic -  words0250@gmail.com