Join us for the 9th annual Stonegrinder 7K Trail Run at Grindstone Nature Area on February 7, 2026! This beautiful 7K (4.3 mile) course will challenge you with diverse terrain, including rocky single-track dirt trails, grass trails, and a shallow water crossing. The race will start and finish at Capen Park. All participants will receive a finisher item (TBD) and post-race food. The race is chip-timed and unique, handcrafted awards are given to the overall top male and female finishers as well as the top 3 males and females in each age group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over).
$40 advance registration is required. Max 125 racers. Register online at
https://tinyurl.com/dmra8cfe, or call 573.874.7460 or 573.874.7700. Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 (or when we meet the 125 max). There will be no race day registration.
Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather or unsafe trail conditions, the event will be postponed to February 21, 2026.
Stonegrinder 7K Trail Run Schedule (subject to change):
Friday, February 6, 2026
4:30-6 p.m.: Packet Pick-up at the ARC, 1701 W Ash
Saturday, February 7, 2026
7:45-8:50 a.m.: Packet Pick-up at Capen Park, 1600 Capen Park Dr.
9 am: Race begins
9:30 a.m.: Post-race food available
11 a.m.: Race course closes
Up for a challenge? Register for the NEW 7K series, the GRiT and Grind Challenge, to participate in all three of our 7K races! This series includes the NEW GRiT 7K, Stonegrinder 7K and ROC 7K. You can save money by registering for all three races and receive a special award for completing all three courses! The GRiT and Grind Challenge is $105 (a savings of $15 for all three races) and you can register here
https://tinyurl.com/dmra8cfe or call 573.874.7460 or 573.874.7700. The deadline to register for the series is January 9, 2026. Space is limited!
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