Ultra Running Hub Foristell, MO, United States · Sunday, June 28, 2026
Dark 2 Dawn 6 Hour Trail Run
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 2022 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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 211 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6h | 4 | Justin Stewart · 64.695 km | — |
| 2020 | 6h | 4 | Justin Stewart · 64.695 km | — |
| 2019 | 6h | 5 | Carter Dodd · 53.913 km | — |
| 2018 | 6h | 3 | Kyle Jacobson · 54.717 km | — |
| 2017 | 6h | 14 | Andrew Bartelsmeyer · 53.913 km | Sarah Fredrick · 53.913 km |
| 2016 | 6h | 1 | Curtis Durbin · 53.913 km | — |
The field has held steady: 4 in 2020, 4 in 2022. 0% of the 2022 field were women.
DUV results for the 2022 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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Dark 2 Dawn 6 Hour Trail Run is a timed trail race held in Foristell, MO. As a timed event, the race is measured by the clock, not by distance. This race distinguishes itself with a very short 6-hour time limit, which is less than 2% of 50k races.
Runners complete laps on a 6.4-mile loop at Indian Camp Creek Park. The course combines open-field crossings and wooded singletrack, primarily dirt with some rocky sections. The next edition is scheduled for June 28, 2026.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.