Ultra Running Hub Lafayette, LA, United States · Saturday, August 1, 2026
A Louisiana Summer Night Ultra
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 (10h) — 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 6 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10h | 83 | Kenneth Menard · 98.009 km | Erica Perez · 77.731 km |
| 2025 | 10h | 54 | John Hitter · 91.732 km | Ryane Broussard · 73.386 km |
| 2024 | 10h | 64 | Christopher Ange · 85.617 km | Hannah Huppi · 73.386 km |
| 2023 | 10h | 36 | Gunther Redlich · 79.501 km | Bethany Madson · 73.386 km |
| 2022 | 10h | 26 | John Hitter · 79.501 km | Bethany Madson · 67.270 km |
The field grew 54% between 2025 (54) and 2026 (83). 20% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (10h) — 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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.