Ides of June - Summer Solstice Edition
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🏔️ The Abby Grind 24-Hour Challenge is BACK for its 8th year!🏔️
Previously known as the Ides of March, last year we moved this beloved event to June to align with the ATRC Elevation Challenge, and it's now on the Summer Solstice weekend — We want YOU to join us!
The format is beautifully simple: show up, and challenge yourself.
Whether you're tackling the Grind for the first time, going for a personal record of 2, 5, or 10+ laps, or just seeing how far you can push yourself — there's a place for you here.
The ultimate goal? Last 24 hours on the trail.
This event is open to everyone — all levels, all paces, all goals.
Bring a chair, a tent, firepit, and some food for the aid station at the bottom. This event is self supported.
Grind Hall of Fame (Over 20)
26 - Ryan Shephard (2021)
26 - Kaden Van Buren (2021)
24 - Erik Bird (2020)
23 - Marina Striker (2020)
22 - Alan Mijinke (2020)
22 - Derek Niezen (2025)
20- Luisa Trotter (2021)
20 - Nathaniel Meyerhoff (2021)
I'm sure I've missed a few, so please let me know who I've missed!
Honorable Mentions:
Most grinds by a 70+ year old: 7 Ted VanAsseldonk
Oldest known participant: 90 - Clarence in 2024
Most consecutive grinds in real jorts: 6 Alan Mijinke
Mark your calendars and come out to be part of the lore. See you on the trail! 💪
Previously known as the Ides of March, last year we moved this beloved event to June to align with the ATRC Elevation Challenge, and it's now on the Summer Solstice weekend — We want YOU to join us!
The format is beautifully simple: show up, and challenge yourself.
Whether you're tackling the Grind for the first time, going for a personal record of 2, 5, or 10+ laps, or just seeing how far you can push yourself — there's a place for you here.
The ultimate goal? Last 24 hours on the trail.
This event is open to everyone — all levels, all paces, all goals.
Bring a chair, a tent, firepit, and some food for the aid station at the bottom. This event is self supported.
Grind Hall of Fame (Over 20)
26 - Ryan Shephard (2021)
26 - Kaden Van Buren (2021)
24 - Erik Bird (2020)
23 - Marina Striker (2020)
22 - Alan Mijinke (2020)
22 - Derek Niezen (2025)
20- Luisa Trotter (2021)
20 - Nathaniel Meyerhoff (2021)
I'm sure I've missed a few, so please let me know who I've missed!
Honorable Mentions:
Most grinds by a 70+ year old: 7 Ted VanAsseldonk
Oldest known participant: 90 - Clarence in 2024
Most consecutive grinds in real jorts: 6 Alan Mijinke
Mark your calendars and come out to be part of the lore. See you on the trail! 💪
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Where is it happening?
Abby Grind, 4173 Lakemount Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G, Canada
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