Nestled in the challenging mountainous terrain of Babcock State Park in the center of southern West Virginia, the Babcock Gristmill Grinder Half Marathon trail run more than lives up to its name, offering runners a rugged course along single- and double-track trails in the heart of the state’s whitewater rafting country.
The race, which has grown from a field of about 40 runners at its first race to nearly 300 every year today, also features spectacular overlook views as you run through the mountains, as well as plenty of lush green vegetation and waterfalls along the way.