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RUN DATE:
October 18, 2025

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This awe-inspiring course goes through the Alabama Hills National Scenic Area and features dirt roads, single track trails, hills and spectacular views of Mt. Whitney. The run benefits John Wayne Cancer Foundation so every step you take advances the fight against cancer through pioneering cancer research and programs.

SAVE ON REGISTRATION

Early Bird Price
Save $10 Through September 6
Registration Closes On October 15, 2025

Register Now

FUNDRAISING WEEK CONTEST: LONE PINE

September 30 through October 6, 2024

FUNDRAISING GOAL: $65,000
97%
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 IN PERSON RACE DETAILS

Join us on Saturday, October 16, 2021 for the Grit Series Run at Lone Pine! The Lone Pine 10K & Half Marathon benefits John Wayne Cancer Foundation, so every step you take helps advance the fight against cancer through pioneering cancer research and programs.


Due to the circumstances regarding COVID-19, the John Wayne Cancer Foundation is planning for this race to be a virtual run. We have high hopes of getting together to run in person soon!

TIMELINE

8:15 AM - Important Course Announcements
8:30 AM - Half Marathon Start Time
9:00 AM - 10K Start Time

COURSE ADDRESS

701 Main Street
Lone Pine, CA 93545

TENTATIVE RACE DETAILS

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HALF MARATHON AND 10K
Each participant gets a John wayne Grit Series Participant Shirt and Finisher Mug!
Register early to get the best deal!

PACKET PICK UP
Friday October 17, 2025
at the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine from 4 PM to 6 PM
NOTEThere will be a Food Truck from CoachWhip Café from 3 PM to 6 PM.

Saturday, October 18th, 2025
 at the start line - more info below
-Every participant gets one FREE admission to the Museum of Western Film History in Lone Pine
- take your bib to the museum to get an entry ticket

Museum of Western Film History
701 South Main Street Lone Pine, CA 93545

NOTE:
Each participant will pick up their bib at packet pickup and will get their finisher mug and finisher shirt when they cross the finish line.

-On Saturday after the race we will be going to the Alabama Hills Cafe for food drinks and music.

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All cancer survivors who sign up for the event, get your complimentary yellow bandana at packet pickup (while supplies last) & wear it on the course to show your grit.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND START TIMES
The JWGS Lone Pine half marathon and 10K announcements start at 7:30 AM
Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM
10K starts at 8:30 AM

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There Is A Race Component And Podium Prizes
There Are Three Female And Three Male Winners For Each Course – That’s 12 Total Podium Medals And Prizes
Join Us After The Run For The Grit Down Festivities In Lone Pine

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PARKING
Parking is free at the Museum of Western Film History (701 S Main St, Lone Pine, CA 93545) in Lone Pine on Saturday, October 18, 1025.
Take the shuttle from the parking lot to the start line.
There is no parking at start line.

SHUTTLES TO START LINE
Half marathon runners only from 6 AM to 6:30 AM
Half Marathon and 10K runners – take shuttles 6:30 AM to 8 AM
Shuttles take approximately 20 minutes to get to the start line

(Click on the map below for details)

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NOTE
The event is cup less. Bring your own handheld water bottle or hydration pack to the event and refill it at aid stations.
There will not be any cups at the aid stations. We will have filled water bottles for finishers at the finish line.

AID STATIONS
There will be 3 aid stations on the course for the Half Marathon and 2 aid stations for the 10K

FINISH LINE
Receive Your Finisher Mug and Finisher Shirt

FINISH LINE FESTIVITIES
DJ and Music

NO DOGS

John Wayne Grit Series And John Wayne Cancer Foundation Merchandise Available To Purchase At The Event

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We’ll also provide a special bib at the event that say “I run for…” on them and have a blank space in the middle so that runners can write the names of their honorees on them to raise awareness for cancer.

FUNDRAISING  Recognition

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2024 FUNDRAISING PRIZES

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FOR DONATING THE ITEMS ABOVE

Fundraising as an Individual or as part of a Team is a great way to give back to the cancer-fighting community.
It’s also a great way to promote team building at your company or honor the memory of a loved one who has been affected by cancer.
Work for a matching gift company? Double your donation and earn fundraising rewards faster!

COURSE INFORMATION

Both loop courses start and finish alongside Movie Road and are chip timed for those that want to race or you can go at your own pace. At the finish line, you'll be rewarded with a finisher mug and the satisfaction of knowing that you stepped up to the challenge and helped fight cancer!

The elevation at Lone Pine is 3,700 feet.

THANK YOU TO OUR NATIONAL SPONSORS

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THANK YOU TO OUR LOCAL SPONSORS

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