Mineshaft 10k
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Location Buchanan, Virginia
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Mineshaft 10k, taking place on Saturday, February 22, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of the Glenwood Horse Trail, this race utilizes a portion of the renowned Hellgate 100k course, specifically miles 47-52 in reverse, providing a thrilling experience for all participants.
The course features a challenging yet rewarding route that starts with a 1-mile climb on a dirt road, followed by a steep ascent onto the Glenwood Horse Trail. Racers will enjoy a scenic 5-mile stretch that meanders past historic old mines, with exhilarating ups and downs, culminating in a thrilling 1.5-mile descent that will have you flying toward the finish line! With parking limited to 100 vehicles, carpooling is encouraged to ensure everyone can join in on the fun. Don't miss out on this unique trail race that promises unforgettable views and an unforgettable experience!
The course features a challenging yet rewarding route that starts with a 1-mile climb on a dirt road, followed by a steep ascent onto the Glenwood Horse Trail. Racers will enjoy a scenic 5-mile stretch that meanders past historic old mines, with exhilarating ups and downs, culminating in a thrilling 1.5-mile descent that will have you flying toward the finish line! With parking limited to 100 vehicles, carpooling is encouraged to ensure everyone can join in on the fun. Don't miss out on this unique trail race that promises unforgettable views and an unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
This race uses part of the Hellgate 100k course (miles 47-52 but in reverse, which is, by far the better direction). Its a great backcountry section of the Glenwood Horse Trail that goes between Bobletts Gap Road and the Bearwallow Trailhead. Due to parking limitations, this event will be capped at 100 vehicles and well be shuttling racers to the start, 4.1 miles away.
The course will climb approximately 1 mile on a dirt road before climbing, steeply for .3 miles, onto the Glenwood Horse Trail. You will be on the GHT for the remaining 5 miles to the finish. This is a great trail that travels past many old mines. Its an up and down route until the last 1.5 miles that will have you screaming down one of the best sections of trail. Beware the rock gardens at the 5 mile mark of the course.
Make sure you carpool when you can and park closely to the person next to you. The park has limited parking.
* In the event of inclement weather, this race may be run as an out and back.
The course will climb approximately 1 mile on a dirt road before climbing, steeply for .3 miles, onto the Glenwood Horse Trail. You will be on the GHT for the remaining 5 miles to the finish. This is a great trail that travels past many old mines. Its an up and down route until the last 1.5 miles that will have you screaming down one of the best sections of trail. Beware the rock gardens at the 5 mile mark of the course.
Make sure you carpool when you can and park closely to the person next to you. The park has limited parking.
* In the event of inclement weather, this race may be run as an out and back.
Races
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Mineshaft 10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
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Mineshaft 10k Virtual Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Unisex Long Sleeve Shirt
$27.50
Our Virtual events are setup for you to be a part of the series without having to be present since there are so many layers to activities. This is a run anywhere option, that counts as one of the RNUTS qualifying races. In addition, you will get the race shirt until 1/2/25, after that, all registrants will get a Mountain Junkies LLC Socks Hoo Rag (similar to a Buff). -
Mineshaft 10k and RNUTS Bundle
Sat 22nd February 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
Mineshaft 10k