Ultra Running Hub Waverly, IA, United States · Saturday, September 4, 2027
Timed 8 hours
Cedar Bend Endurance Event
336 days away
not publishedn/a Distance
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not publishedn/a Grit
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
Field size ~7 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 24°C
Night low 12°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 13 h 05 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 293 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8h | 7 | Ben Lorenz · 64.695 km | Mary Anderson · 59.304 km |
29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear 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.