IRON GRIDDLE
50k • TRAIL HALF • 6 MILE - NASHVILLE TENNESSEE -
PERCY WARNER PARK - GAUCHO ROAD TRAILHEAD ENTRANCE
2628 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221
PACKET PICKUP
FRIDAY MARCH 27th 11:00am to 4:00pm
REI BRENTWOOD - 261 Franklin Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027
RACE DAY MARCH 28th starting at 6:00am
PACKET PICKUP TENT NEAR START LINE
Percy Warner Park Gaucho Road Trailhead
Vaughn Road & Old Hickory (2628 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221)
OVERVIEW
The IRON GRIDDLE ULTRA • 50k • TRAIL HALF • 6 MILE is a trail adventure just 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville in historic Warner Parks! It is our goal to raise funds and awareness to help maintain the trails, remove invasive species, and plant trees in this beautiful park.
Routes include THE IRON GRIDDLE 50k with over 5,000ft of elevation gain. Follow the Blue, White, & Red loops with some extra trail excursions along the way. First head out counter clockwise for the first 15 miles followed by clockwise direction ending up on the Steeplechase portion of the park and finishing back at the Start line. THE HIDDEN OWL HALF A beautiful trail ½ marathon with over 2,400ft of elevation gain. Following the Red, White, and Blue trail loops in a counter clockwise direction. Returning to the Gaucho Road Trailhead. THE MOSS MONSTER 6 MILE with just over 1,000ft of elevation gain follows Mossy Ridge Red Loop counter clockwise with a little twist.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pickup Friday March 27th Noon - 4:00pm REI Brentwood
Raceday Saturday March 28th
6:00am Check-in and packet pickup
6:30am to 8:30am IRON GRIDDLE 50k staggered start times begin
8:45am to 9:15am HIDDEN OWL Trail Half staggered start times begin
10:00am The MOSS MONSTER 6 Mile start
11:00pm - 3:00pm post run activities
COURSE - IRON GRIDDLE ULTRA 50K
The IRON GRIDDLE ULTRA 50k Traverse all of the trails in the park with over 5,175ft of elevation gain. Travel counter clockwise on the Red, White, and Blue Trails then "flip it and reverse it" for the second half. This route follows the blue, white, & red loops including out and backs to trailheads which also serve as aid stations and some extra fun along the way. Runners must make a go at the Belle Meade Blvd entrance steps not once but a second time on their second passing. Same goes for Doom Hill on the back side of the Blue Loop Saddle overlook and a trip down to the Deep Well Trailhead. Find yourself at mile 30 with a triumphant finish on the Steeplechase portion of the park. Plenty of aid stations available to keep you going! You’ll find a smiling face at Mile 3.75 “The Chimney” - Mile 7 “Deep Well” - Mile 10 “The Nature Center” - Mile 15 “Gaoucho Road Trailhead - Mile 20 “The Nature Center” - Mile 23 “Deep Well” - Mile 26 (Water) - Mile 27.5 (Water / Snack) - 31.1 Finish
COURSE - HIDDEN OWL HALF
The IRON GRIDDLE - HIDDEN OWL HALF This trail 1/2 marathon combines the Blue, Red, and White trail loops in a counter clockwise direction and includes over 2,400 ft of elevation gain. Enjoy a trip to the bottom of the Belle Meade Stairs and then back up! There are a couple twists and turns along the way to enjoy!
Start at the Gaucho Road Trailhead and follow the trail to the Candy Cane Connector Trail until it joins the Mossy Ridge Trail (aka The Red Loop) Turn right and follow the trails in a counter clockwise direction. Take the Deep Wells Trailhead connector directly to the Warner Woods Trail (aka the white loop) and continue counter clockwise on the Warner Woods "White Trail". Dip down “The Stairs” and head back up at mile 4.4. Continue on the White Trail to the Deep Well turn off. Head back to Mossy Ridge loop and turn right. At mile 8.2 there is a slight deviation from the Red Trail that takes you to a short jaunt on the Cross Country Grass Trail. Follow the markings and you’ll end up back on the Candy Cane Connector on your way to The Nature Center and an aid station at mile 9.2. Follow the Blue Trail. At mile 11 (The top of the Blue Loop Hill) turn left and follow the Saddle Overlook Trail for .5 miles to the primitive cedar bench. Turn around and head back down. You will turn left and be back on the Blue Loop Trail. Head all the way back to the bottom. Hop back on the Candy Cane connector and follow markings to the finish line!
Aid stations available at “The Chimney” mile 3 and “The Nature Center” mile 9. Finish Line 13.5 miles
COURSE - MOSS MONSTER SIX
The IRON GRIDDLE - MOSS MONSTER SIX This 6 mile trail loop with 1,060ft of elevation gain, will take runners to the Mossy Ridge (red trail) for a fun adventure through the heart of the park! There will be an aid station at “The Chimney” mile 3 near the halfway point.
Start at the Gaucho Road Trailhead and follow the trail to the Candy Cane Connector Trail until mile .8. Turn right onto the Mossy Ridge (Red Loop) Follow the red blazes until mile 3.3 and take a left to “The Chimney" which will serve as the aid station. Exit the aid station and turn left continuing on the Red Trail. At the junction just after the chimney aid station stay left ignoring the sign to the Deep Well Trailhead. Follow the trail up and down a couple hills. At mile five turn right on the asphalt and follow the signs to enter a new trail (Not officially the Red Loop any more). Follow the trail markings to the Cross Country Grass Trail. Turning left follow the very wide grass trail. At mile 5.4 Exit the Cross Country Trail on your left and cross an asphalt road. Enter The Hay Field Crossing. Follow this for 1/10th of a mile, come to an asphalt road and turn left. Follow for 1/10th of a mile, turn left and hop back on the candy cane connector. Almost immediately (mile 5.7) you will turn right and follow the trail to the Finish line! Don't worry, it'll all be marked.
START LINE & PARKING
PERCY WARNER PARK - GAUCHO ROAD TRAILHEAD ENTRANCE
2628 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221
Map to the START Line and PARKING: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RHWu72rYcsVz35ucA
The start/finish line is located at Gaucho Road Trailhead adjacent to the Steeplechase Horse track. There will be plenty of Sausage, Bacon, Eggs, and Pancakes cooked up in Cast Iron Griddles!
We have a staggered start time for the runners at the request of the park. This will help spread runners out on the trails! Please do your best when submitting your estimated minute per mile trail pace.
REFUNDS
We’re not able to issue refunds for the IRON GRIDDLE event. If something comes up, you can transfer your bib to another runner or change race distance categories — bib transfers and category changes are open until March 23rd.
SASQUATCHALOPE TRAIL RUNNING
Sasquatchalope Trail Running hosts a weekly run every Saturday at Percy Warner Park. We want to bring this fun to you and help raise some money for the park trails as well!
We volunteer regularly to help maintain these trails, remove invasive species, and plant trees. By putting on this event it is our goal to raise funds to help support our efforts to keep Warner Parks an amazing asset to the city of Nashville.
Event's current local time: 9:07 PM CT
