See the 2009 Race Article and Results Here

The Babcock Gristmill Grinder is a truly spectacular trail course through the rugged terrain of Babcock State Park. This event will challenge you with single track trails, roots, rocks, mud, and occasional short road sections. Then it will reward you with spectacular overlooks, lush green moss and ferns, rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls and more. Most of the climbs are short and steep, followed by long and gradual downhill sections. The last few miles will take you along the old Sewell road beside beautiful Glade Creek, and up to and past the famous Gristmill and then around Boley Lake.

This event has grown every year! If you have never done this course you owe it to yourself to check it out! For articles about previous races and photos go to Prev. Races or read about last years awesome race Here

Directions to the park, Lodging 

Babcock State Park is located on Route 41, 15 minutes east of the U.S. 19 and Route 60 intersection. This year the Park is OPEN on race day! That means that camping and cabins are available at the Park. Accommodations in the area are plentiful! There are many cabins and campgrounds around the area, just 15-20 minutes away. Some special deals and discounts for participants are available, email us for more info: info@gauleyrace.com.

Directions to Registration Area, Race Day Schedule

Enter Babcock State Park at the Main Entrance. Go past the Gristmill, left and up the paved road. Continue past the lake & pool parking lot to the Sugar Camp Run Picnic Area. This will be the Start & Finish for the race. Packet pick up and race day registration will begin at 8:00 am in the morning. The Race will start at 10:00 am, the Walk begins at 10:10.

Post Race Eats

The entry fee includes a post race lunch.  The plan now is to include a $5 meal ticket in the race packet to restaurants in Fayetteville! There are excellent eateries in Fayetteville - Cathedral Cafe, Gumbo's and Pies & Pints to name a few.  Fruit, Pasta Salad, water and more sports drinks too of course will be at the finish.

For more information go to www.gauleyrace.com/babcock. You may also contact Donnie Hudspeth, Race Director, at 304 575-3294 or by email at info@gauleyrace.com.

The 2010 Babcock Gristmill Grinder is again in the Trial Runner Magazine “Trophy Series” and the Blue Ridge Magazine “Cup” Series.

Mark your calendar now for April 18th - the date for the 2009 race; we will see you then.