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IRON GRIDDLE

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USNov 14, 202650km
Race date in 38 days
Nov 14, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Nashville · 50km
Entry fee
$70Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Fri, November 13, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About IRON GRIDDLE — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This 50K covers all the trails in the park.

Total elevation gain exceeds 5,175 feet.

After running the Red, White, and Blue Trails counterclockwise, runners retrace the same route in reverse during the latter part of the course.

There are out-and-back sections to each trailhead, which serve as aid stations.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

IRON GRIDDLE runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter IRON GRIDDLE — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Half

Entry cost $70

until Nov 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $90

until Nov 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

10K

Entry cost $50

until Nov 6, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

IRON GRIDDLE course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Ultra50km07:00
Hidden Owl Trail Half21.7km09:00
10K9.7km09:30
Other21.7km09:00
START

Gaucho Road Trailhead, 2628 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

2628 Old Hickory Blvd

Finish · Google Maps

The 50K, Trail Half, and 6 Mile events are held together.

Start line is located in Nashville, TN, and the start time is 7:00 AM local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 8°C (46°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Elevation gain
50K: approximately 5,175 ft
Aid stations
50K supply 3.75·7·10·15·20·23 miles, 26·27.5 miles water

Participant benefits

Aid stations

Where and when to collect your IRON GRIDDLE race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For a small race, race-morning pickup is typical; check the registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Nashville has a WeGo Public Transit bus network, but no confirmed route/stop serves Warner Parks' Gaucho Road Trailhead directly.

Start/finish is the Gaucho Road Trailhead in Warner Parks, about 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville.

Note: this race was originally scheduled for March 28, 2026 but was postponed (ice storm damage);

Suburban park venue reachable by car in ~20 min from downtown Nashville;

public transit access is not well documented.

Getting to the finish

Same as start — course is a there-and-back/loop through the Red, White, and Blue Trails.

No dedicated shuttle service operates within Warner Parks per Nashville Parks info;

runners drive/park at the trailhead.

Stations & transport near the venue

IRON GRIDDLE starts at the Gaucho Road Trailhead in Percy Warner Park,

about 20 minutes from downtown Nashville, and the park itself is car-access only with free parking.

Nashville's WeGo bus system (fares payable via the WeGo mobile app or a reloadable WeGo Card) serves downtown,

but it does not reach this park, so a rental car or rideshare is needed for race day.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The 50K starts at 7:00 a.m., the Trail half marathon at 9:00 a.m., and the 6 Mile at 9:30 a.m. from the Gaucho Road Trailhead in Percy Warner Park.

The 50K follows the Red, White, and Blue loops counterclockwise before reversing direction at course mid-course and retracing the route,

with approximately 5,175 feet (about 1,577 m) of elevation gain.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on November 13, the night before the race.

Times are local to Nashville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Time for you, before and after the finish

17 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Nashville｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Nashville International Airport

$82

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Nashville car rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

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Nashville Airport Pickup (Welcome)

Local driver pick-up, flight delay monitoring included (price confirmed at time of reservation) · Book after checking price

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Nashville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Nashville.

Total cost and budget for IRON GRIDDLE

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about IRON GRIDDLE

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Nashville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about IRON GRIDDLE

FAQ
When does IRON GRIDDLE 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, November 14, 2026 in Nashville, TN, United States.

How much is the IRON GRIDDLE 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $70.

What distances does IRON GRIDDLE 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does IRON GRIDDLE 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does IRON GRIDDLE 2026 start?

Gaucho Road Trailhead, 2628 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN.

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