The Iron Griddle is a trail race twenty minutes south of downtown Nashville in historic Warner Parks. Every distance runs the real singletrack of Percy Warner Park, and every entry helps maintain the trails, remove invasive species, and plant trees in the park.

The Iron Griddle Ultra 50K

31.1 miles with 5,175 feet of elevation gain, starting at 7:00 AM. Run the Red, White, and Blue loops counter clockwise for the first 15 miles, then flip it and reverse it for the second half. You will take the Belle Meade Boulevard steps not once but twice, climb Doom Hill on the back side of the Blue Loop, visit the Saddle Overlook, and drop to the Deep Well Trailhead before a triumphant finish on the Steeplechase grounds.

Aid stations at mile 3.75 (The Chimney), mile 7 (Deep Well), mile 10 (The Nature Center), mile 15 (Gaucho Road Trailhead), mile 20 (The Nature Center), mile 23 (Deep Well), mile 26 (water), and mile 27.5 (water and snacks).

The Hidden Owl Half

13.5 miles with over 2,400 feet of elevation gain, starting at 9:00 AM. The half combines the Red, White, and Blue loops counter clockwise, with a trip to the bottom of the Belle Meade stairs and back up at mile 4.4 and a half mile out and back on the Saddle Overlook Trail to the primitive cedar bench. Aid stations at The Chimney (mile 3) and The Nature Center (mile 9.2).

The Moss Monster Six

6 miles with 1,060 feet of elevation gain, starting at 9:30 AM. The six follows the Mossy Ridge Red Loop counter clockwise through the heart of the park, with a little twist through the Cross Country Grass Trail and the Hay Field Crossing near the end. One aid station at The Chimney near the halfway point.

Cast Iron at the Finish

The race is named for the finish line. Sausage, bacon, eggs, and pancakes, cooked on cast iron griddles while you are out on the trail. Finish your race and grab a plate.

This Race Runs for the Park

The Iron Griddle is presented by Sasquatchalope Trail Running and HardWin Adventures. The Sasquatchalope crew hosts a run every Saturday at Percy Warner Park and volunteers year round on these trails. Proceeds from this race fund trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and tree planting in Warner Parks.

Logistics

Start, finish, and parking are at the Gaucho Road Trailhead entrance next to the Steeplechase track. Open directions in Google Maps.

Starts are staggered at the request of the park to spread runners out on the trails, so give an honest estimate of your trail pace when you register.

There are no refunds for this event. Bib transfers and distance category changes are available through UltraSignup.