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Gritstone Grind
Next edition: Sunday, 13 September 2026Kidsgrove to Disley, England
A point-to-point traverse of the Gritstone Trail from Kidsgrove to Disley via Mow Cop, The Cloud, Macclesfield Forest, Tegg's Nose, White Nancy and Lyme Park.
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Distance34.5 mi
Ascent1,615m*
Climb / km29.1m
Cutoff12h
Cutoff pace12:58/km
TechnicalityUnknown
Entry£35
FormatPoint-to-point
Next edition
13 September 2026
This is the most relevant confirmed edition currently held for the permanent race family. Edition-specific facts should still be checked against the final organiser instructions.
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3.9/ 10
Moderate
Moderate evidence confidence · 68% evidence coverage
This score is driven most by balanced overall demands. Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.15 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent3.2 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent4 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent5.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent1.7 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent4.9 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
Expect sustained upland ground and meaningful climbing.
trailfellmixed
Climbing density
29.1m per km
A more useful comparison than total ascent alone: it shows how consistently the course asks you to climb.
Cutoff analysis
Moderate pressure
To finish inside 12h, the raw average required is 12:58 per kilometre (20:52 per mile), including every stop.
Raw pace12:58/km
PressureModerate pressure
Cutoff pressure compares the published time limit with distance, ascent and verified course demands. Lower pressure does not mean the race is easy. Raw pace includes checkpoints, food stops, navigation errors and any sleep; it is not a pacing plan.
Who this suits
First ultra?
There is not enough verified information to assess first-ultra suitability yet.
Navigation
partially marked
Do not assume closed-road-race levels of signage. Know the organiser’s navigation requirements and keep the official route available.
Exposure & kit
unknown kit
Some entrants may run into darkness depending on pace and start time. Prepare lighting even if your best-case plan finishes earlier.
Personal race predictor
Will you make the cutoff?
Use a previous result to estimate a realistic range for Gritstone Grind, your potential buffer and the biggest change in demand.
Practical detail
Support & logistics
Aid stations3 listed
StartKidsgrove
FinishDisley
Support levelaid stations
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
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Data PartialFourteenth edition on 13 September 2026. Officially 34.5 miles, 5,300ft and approximately 95% trail, with waymarks plus map/GPX and GPS/RFID timing. Entry £35 plus £1.50; coach £8.50 and optional medal £6.50.
- Successful source check
- 3 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 3 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
Elevation is approximate or awaiting final confirmation.
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