Babcock Gristmill Grinder 2026 – WV Half Marathon - April 18, 2026

Join us for one of West Virginia’s most beloved trail runs, happening on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at the stunning Babcock State Park!  Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner, a road marathoner looking for a new challenge, or just love running in the great outdoors, this event is for you.

 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭:

Wind through scenic trails with breathtaking views of Babcock’s iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill. 

Challenge yourself with the rugged, rolling terrain and stunning mountain backdrops. 

Enjoy the friendly vibe and camaraderie that makes this race a runner favorite year after year.

 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 27, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – link coming soon!

 Perfect for Runners of All Kinds: Whether you’re chasing a PR, enjoying a slower pace, or simply love a good trail run, the Gristmill Grinder welcomes you.

 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏:
Babcock State Park is a treasure in southern West Virginia, offering unmatched views and the perfect setting for this unforgettable run. Make a weekend out of it and explore everything the park has to offer!

𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒅! Invite your running buddies, share the event, and tag your training partners. Let’s make this the best Gristmill Grinder yet!

 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫: April 18th, 2026 – We’ll see you at the starting line!

 Lace up, start training, and get ready to hit the trails. This is one race you won’t want to miss!

 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 27, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐭 𝟗 𝐏𝐌 – 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐜𝐮𝐩!