Run Inside the Wire 10K and Full Marathon
About this race
This unique race will take place completely within the Grafton Correctional secure perimeter. We will run a 3/4 mile loop for either a half or full marathon
We will be running with residents that are part of the Running2bwell training program that recently started at GCI and all proceeds will support Running2bwell. We recently bought $5000 worth of shoes for the men at GCI and we're hoping to raise that amount at the race.
Runners will receive a custom t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed). Most importantly, you'll have the chance to run some miles with men that are working hard to improve their lives on their homecourt.
Female runners are allowed this year but there is a strict dress code. Shirts must have sleeves, shorts must go mid-thigh. No tight or form-fitting apparel. More rules may follow as I get them.
Do not give anything (hats, shirts, etc.) to the men at GCI.
Guest runners must be 21 or over.
Guest runners cannot be currently on an inmate visitation pass.
For security and logistical reasons we're limiting entries to the first 30 to register.
You must arrive by 6:00 am to clear security. This isn't your usual race.
Runners cannot bring anything except water bottles, hats, and watches. No phones, headphones, etc. You must bring a photo id and will need to lock your car keys in a locker at the entry point. Everyone is subject to search. While this is one of the safest facilities in the state, it's still a prison, and security for all is the highest priority.
If you can't make it, please consider making a donation of any size to support this new and exciting program.
Pick your distance
Running
10 K
8 loops of the approximately .78 mile loop. Start/Finish by the stage where we'll enjoy live music from a variety of inmate groups.
Full Marathon
34 loops of the approximately .78 mile loop. Start/Finish by the stage where we'll enjoy live music from a variety of inmate groups.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Grafton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:58 AM and sets at 6:25 PM local time (EDT) in Grafton on October 31, 2026 — 10h 26m of daylight.
Course
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- Grafton Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Grafton events
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