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Mineshaft 10k

Sat, Apr 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Buchanan, VA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/38vrb5hsc5yZLAt66, 24066
Type
TRAIL
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At a glance

Experience a challenging 10K trail run through Virginia's backcountry, featuring historic mines and a thrilling downhill finish.

  • Scenic

Less ideal for: pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Discover the rugged beauty of the Mineshaft 10k, a challenging trail race in Buchanan, VA. This event takes you along a scenic backcountry section of the Glenwood Horse Trail, reversing a portion of the Hellgate 100k course. Runners will navigate an initial climb on a dirt road before tackling five miles of undulating trail past historic old mines. The final 1.5 miles offer an exhilarating downhill finish. Due to limited parking, a shuttle service will transport participants to the start.

What to expect

Run a challenging 10K on a scenic backcountry trail.Navigate climbs on a dirt road and undulating sections of the Glenwood Horse Trail.Enjoy a fast, exhilarating downhill finish after passing old mines.A shuttle will transport runners to the start due to parking limitations.

Standout details

  • Runs part of the Hellgate 100k course
  • Scenic Glenwood Horse Trail
  • Passes historic old mines
  • Shuttle service to start

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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 31, 2025, 6:59 PM EST

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 4, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Apr 4, 9:00 AM EDT · From $0.00

    Opens Dec 17, 2025, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

The course

  • Hilly

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

10K distance, mountainous area, typically mild weather

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

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.

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