Mineshaft 10k

🏃‍♂️ Mineshaft 10K Overview

This race uses part of the Hellgate 100k course (miles 47-52 but in reverse, which is, by far the better direction). It’s a great backcountry section of the Glenwood Horse Trail that goes between Bobletts Gap Road and the Bearwallow Trailhead.

🚗 Parking & Shuttle Information

• Parking Limitations: Due to parking limitations, this event will be capped at 100 vehicles.
• Shuttle Service: We’ll be shuttling racers to the start, 4.1 miles away.
• Carpooling: Make sure you carpool when you can and park closely to the person next to you.
• Limited Availability: The park has limited parking.

🏞️ Course Details

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.

• Trail Highlights: This is a great trail that travels past many old mines.
• Terrain: It’s an up and down route until the last 1.5 miles that will have you screaming down one of the best sections of trail.
• Caution: Beware the rock gardens at the 5-mile mark of the course.
• Weather Contingency: In the event of inclement weather, this race may be run as an out and back.

📍 Location

Join us in Buchanan, VA for the Mineshaft 10K on April 4, 2026. For more details, visit the race page: Mineshaft 10K Race or view the course map here.