Ultra Running Hub Foristell, MO, United States · Saturday, June 27, 2026
Dark 2 Dawn 9 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 2026 edition (9h) — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9h | 14 | Mike Clark · 64.695 km | Lily Medina · 53.913 km |
| 2025 | 9h | 13 | Travis Redden · 64.695 km | Liz Burns · 53.913 km |
| 2024 | 9h | 17 | Chris Bolyard · 64.695 km | Erin English · 64.695 km |
| 2023 | 9h | 15 | Andy Emerson · 64.695 km | Polly Launay · 53.913 km |
| 2022 | 9h | 6 | Daniel Virtue · 64.695 km | Mary Kronable · 64.695 km |
The field grew 8% between 2025 (13) and 2026 (14). 14% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (9h) — 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 9 Hour Trail Run, organized by Terrain Trail Runners, is a timed trail race held in Foristell, MO. Rather than a set distance, runners compete to complete as many loops as possible within a 9-hour time limit on a 6.4-mile course. This event takes place overnight, starting on June 27.
The 6.4-mile loop at Indian Camp Creek Park offers a mix of open-field crossings and wooded singletrack. The terrain is primarily dirt, with some rocky sections. The race has been held 5 times, with the first edition in 2022 and the most recent in 2026.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.