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2026 Babcock Gristmill Grinder

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Danese, West Virginia, United States

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About the Event

Registration for Babcock is OPEN!!! Our Spring half-marathon trail run at Babcock State Park in West Virginia, the Gristmill Grinder has become an icon in the West Virginia Trail Running scene! We are already super excited about our 2026 event! Come run with us & enjoy the iconic Gristmill, spectacular overlooks, rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs, bridges and always amazing scenery.

Sooooo, what are you waiting for? Time is running out! Reserve your spot today!!

Babcock is Almost Heaven!

Races Offered

5K Walk

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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Half Marathon

Apr 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Danese.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 6.6° / 17.8°

wb_sunny 3.1° / 14.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.9 /

water_drop 67.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 6.6° / 17.8°

wb_sunny 3.1° / 14.6°

air 12.9 km/h

water_drop 67.7%

About Danese

Learn more about the host city, Danese.

Danese is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. Danese is located on West Virginia Route 41, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Meadow Bridge. Danese has a post office with ZIP code 25831.