Chester, VT, United States · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Hours On Lovers Lane
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 384 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 1 | Ian MacLauchlan · 46.349 km | — |
| 2025 | 6h | 14 | Elijah Putnam · 89.801 km | Jamie Smith · 78.214 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 7 | Benjamin Jones · 59.143 km | Kayla Munson · 45.061 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 11 | Keith Bourassa · 56.327 km | Ashley Hensel-Browning · 53.510 km |
| 2021 | 6h | 11 | Keith Bourassa · 61.155 km | April Farnham · 51.499 km |
The field shrank 93% between 2025 (14) and 2026 (1). 0% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.