Ultra Running Hub Williamson, WV, United States · Friday, May 28, 2027
Coalfields Backyard 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 (28h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 408 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28h | 11 | Steven McMillian · 187.768 km | Cassie Sutton · 67.060 km |
| 2025 | 30h | 13 | Douglas Songer · 194.474 km | Joelle Fenton · 201.180 km |
| 2024 | 14h | 8 | Ben Brucker · 93.884 km | Jessica White · 80.472 km |
| 2023 | 18h | 6 | Matthew Young · 120.708 km | Renee Guthrie · 107.296 km |
The field shrank 15% between 2025 (13) and 2026 (11). 9% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (28h) — 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 30 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.