Mineshaft 10k
Race Date – 4/04/2026 – 9am Start
Registration will open in November
Due to construction happening to the Mill Mountain Trailhead Parking Lot (October 25′ – October 26′) we have decided to use the date for the Mineshaft event.
The race is will be capped at 100 participants
Registration Fees
10k:
$35.00 Until November 18th (plus online processing fee)
$40.00 November 18th to December 31st (plus online processing fee)
$45.00 January 1st to February 20th at 6pm (plus online processing fee)
$50.00 January 20th at 6pm and until/on Race Day (plus online processing fee)
Virtual Option:
$25
Our Virtual events are setup for you to be a part of the series without having to be in person for each event. This is a run anywhere option, that counts as one of the RNUTS qualifying races. In addition, you will get the race shirt until 3/11/26, after that, all registrants will get a Mountain Junkies LLC Hoo Rag (similar to a Buff).
Due to the size of this parking lot, this race will be capped at 100 runners. In addition, we’ve secured bus transit from our race HQ to the start 4.1 miles away. Due to private property and constraints on space at the start, all runners will be required to ride to the start on our provided buses. There will be no parking or spectators at the start.
This race uses part of the Hellgate 100k course (miles 47-52 but in reverse, which is, by far the better direction). It’s a great backcountry section of the Glenwood Horse Trail that goes between Bobletts Gap Road and the Bearwallow Trailhead. Due to parking limitations, this event will be capped at 100 vehicles and we’ll be shuttling racers to the start, 4.1 miles away.
The course will climb approximately 1 mile on a dirt road before climbing, steeply for .3 miles, onto the Glenwood Horse Trail. You will be on the GHT for the remaining 5 miles to the finish. This is a great trail that travels past many old mines. It’s an up and down route until the last 1.5 miles that will have you screaming down one of the best sections of trail. Beware the rock gardens at the 5 mile mark of the course.
Make sure you carpool when you can and park closely to the person next to you. The park has limited parking.
* In the event of inclement weather, this race may be run as an out and back.
Packet Pickup and Race Day Info:
Thursday 4/2/26 at Gilbert Chiropractic in Salem – 375-3990; from 10-1 & 3-6.
Friday 4/3/26 at Fleet Feet Sports in Roanoke – 4347 Franklin Road – 777-1166; from 10am-6pm
Saturday 4/4/26 – Registration and Packet Pickup at Bearwallow Day Use Area – 7:15-8:45
Buses will take runners to the start at 8:30
Parking for the race: Please Carpool and park as closely as you can to the person next to you.
Awards/Race Age Groups:
The top 3 male and female overall and 1st place male and female masters winners will receive unique awards.
13 male and female age groups with medals given to the top 3 in each age group
Age brackets for the races include, for both male and female: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 & up.
If you win an award and cannot stay for the awards presentation, we’ll have the awards at Gilbert Chiropractic, for 2 weeks (540-375-3990). After that, they will go into the rotation for the next year.
RACE DAY RULES:
- Dogs are NOT permitted
- Race number must be on your front, and visible at all times.
- Follow the marked trail – no short cutting. We have eyes everywhere!
- Communicate and be courteous when passing or being passed.
- Same goes for our volunteers. They’ve taken their day off to help you.
- Music – For the safety of participants and volunteers, amplified music or Bluetooth speakers are not allowed on the course or in start/finish areas. Personal music players with headphones are acceptable as long as you remain aware of your surroundings and can hear course directions.
- If you drop out of the race, please let us know at the finish line.
Directions to the race:
https://goo.gl/maps/jyTrrGEguzN7aYDL9
The Bearwallow Day Use area is just off of Route 43, South of Buchanan. Turn right onto Pico Road and the parking lot will be .4 miles on your left.
For Race Information Contact:
Mountain Junkies L.L.C.
26 West Main Street, Salem, VA 24153
540-525-9452
info@mountainjunkies.net