

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Babcock Gristmill Grinder 2026 - WV Half Marathon 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 🏞️ 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧! 🏃‍♂️

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.

🌟 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 is OPEN NOW! 👏🏼 
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- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danese/babcock-gristmill-grinder-2026-wv-half-marathon/200029072773148
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, marathons, contests, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 193

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.active.com/clifftop-wv/running/distance-running-races/babcock-gristmill-grinder-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=danese-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Danese
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 486 Babcock Road, Clifftop, WV, United States, West Virginia 25831
- **lat**: 37.97987
- **long**: -80.94568
- **full address**: 486 Babcock Road, Clifftop, WV, United States, West Virginia 25831, 486 Babcock State Park, Danese, WV 25831-7240, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Gristmill Grinder Half Marathon (https://allevents.in/org/gristmill-grinder-half-marathon/25286319)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 486 Babcock Road, Clifftop, WV, United States, West Virginia 25831, 486 Babcock State Park, Danese, WV 25831-7240, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gristmill Grinder Half Marathon
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, trips-adventures, marathons, contests, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Babcock Gristmill Grinder 2026 - WV Half Marathon  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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