March 09, 2021
Runners from as far away as Alexandria, Virginia, came to Pilot Mountain Saturday to enjoy a run through the Armfield Civic and Recreation Center’s Nelson Acres while also raising funds for the center.
The occasion was the inaugural G.U.S. Grinder, with runners being given the option of participating in a 3-, 6- or 12-hour run. An option was also given for a 6-hour – four-person relay run, with one team choosing that format.
“Everything turned out great,” said Mike Lawson, who with Jeff Nixon served as primary organizers for the event. “The weather was perfect and we were able to meet our goal of 50 runners. If we reached 50, then we were going to call it a successful day.”