2022 Babcock Gristmill Grinder...

• Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
• 5K Walk:- Walk 3.1 Miles

_ The 2022 Babcock Gristmill Grinder:

Our Spring half-marathon trail run at Babcock, the Gristmill Grinder has become such an icon in the West Virginia Trail Running scene - we are already excited about our 2022 event! Come run with us & enjoy the spectacular overlooks, rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs, bridges and always amazing scenery.

This run filled 2 months before the race last year -  

Sooooo, what are you waiting for? Reserve your spot today- this run will have only 300 slots, and fill quickly.  Babcock is Almost Heaven!

See you in April--

Event details and schedule

Babcock Gristmill Grinder Event Schedule

Packet pickup:

Friday evening - location to be announced

Saturday morning at the Start/ Finish Line, Sugar Creek Picnic Area from 8-9:15am

Directions to Finish area:

Enter Babcock State Park from Route 41 at the main entrance. Continue straight toward the Gristmill. Go past the Mill and on toward Sugarcamp Picnic Area. Packet pickup from 8-9:15 and Race will start at 10:00. The Walk will start at 10:10. There is a NEW playground here for the little ones!!

Weather:

This is spring in the mountains! Along with beautiful changing leaves you can also expect cool weather. Actually the average weather in April here can be anything so keep an eye on forecasts and pack accordingly. We will update you as we are close to the day.

Lodging and more info:

Lodging is available at the park with cabins and camping. There are many other options as well in the area. For more info go to our site, we have links to some of our recommended partners.

-) 2022 race registration is open • Registration Information 
 

2019 Results at: aptiming.com / Race Report / Photos / Photos 
2018 Results at: aptiming.com / Race Report  
2017 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com or aptiming.com / Race Report
2016 Results at: aptiming.com / Race Report
2015 Results at: runsignup.com or aptiming.com / Race Report / Photos
2014 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com / Race Report / Photos
2013 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com / Race Report 
2012 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com / Race Report / Photos
2011 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com 
2010 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com
2009 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com or iplayoutside.com 
2008 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com or iplayoutside.com 
2007 Results at: gristmillgrinder.com or iplayoutside.com 
2006 Results: Overall / Race Report / Race Report
2005 Results at iplayoutside.com: Overall / Age Group / Race Report