Mineshaft 10k – Buchanan, VA 2026

Date
April 4, 2026
Location
Buchanan, VA
Venue
https://maps.app.goo.gl/38vrb5hsc5yZLAt66
Start Time
9:00 AM
Events
Mineshaft 10k, Mineshaft 10k Virtual Run, Mineshaft 10k and RNUTS Bundle
Includes
Unisex long Sleeve Shirt
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The Mineshaft 10K in Buchanan, Virginia starts at 9:00 AM, giving you reasonable flexibility for travel morning-of if you're staying nearby. This trail running event covers the 10K distance on April 4th, 2026. The venue is located in Buchanan, a small town in the western part of the state. If you're planning to run this event, factor in travel time to reach the start location and aim to arrive with time to spare for check-in and a pre-race warm-up. Trail running requires solid footing preparation, so scout the course early if possible or talk to locals who've run it before to understand what underfoot conditions to expect.

From the Race 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mineshaft 10k – Buchanan, VA 2026?

Mineshaft 10k – Buchanan, VA 2026 takes place on April 4, 2026. The race is held in Buchanan, Virginia.

Where is Mineshaft 10k – Buchanan, VA 2026 held?

Mineshaft 10k – Buchanan, VA 2026 is held at https://maps.app.goo.gl/38vrb5hsc5yZLAt66 in Buchanan, Virginia.

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