Course
A 5K loop at Thomas Mitchell Park with start and finish in the campground; the 10K is two laps of the same loop. The route runs through the scout camp areas, climbs DeVotie Hill, follows the Groundhog Gulch trail, crosses Bone Chiller Prairie, passes Thomas Mitchell Pond and loops around Camp Creek.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 7 Feb 2027
About
The Groundhog Grind Trail Run is a trail race held at Thomas Mitchell Park featuring a challenging 5K loop course with hills, creek sections, and ridges. Runners complete one loop for the 5K and two loops for the 10K, starting at 10:00 AM from the campground area.
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