Moreau, NY, United States · Saturday, June 6, 2026
Death by Staircase 12hr
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 (12h) — 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 175 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 10 | Michael Austin · 75.317 km | Katlin Rhodes · 62.764 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 8 | Michael Austin · 81.593 km | Mary Rommer · 62.764 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 8 | Ryan Hanna · 69.040 km | Jennifer Erin Ferriss · 56.487 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 3 | Rolando Gomes · 75.317 km | — |
| 2022 | 12h | 3 | Len Anderson · 75.317 km | — |
The field grew 25% between 2025 (8) and 2026 (10). 10% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (12h) — 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 road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road 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 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.