Gritstone Grind 34 Miles

Race completed

55 km Distance

5,300 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

What the course asks

Climbing rate 96 m / km Vertical. Extreme verticality. This is a technical mountain course with sustained steep grades.

Time limit 12 hours 13:05 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 61% of 50K races. Measured against 1007 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~119 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2020 edition (35mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail with 5,300 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes96 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles5,300 m of ascent to walk up.
HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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