Ultra Running Hub Fairmont, WV, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
EHQ Valley Falls 12 Hour Race
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 479 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 9 | Cj Laroche · 93.020 km | Sarah Modlin · 50.742 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 3 | Bharat Dash · 67.592 km | Morgan Hamilton · 50.710 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 9 | Dan Kendra · 84.490 km | Brady Haycock · 67.592 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 21 | Matthew Bailey · 92.939 km | Morgan Hamilton · 84.490 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 13 | Justin Findley · 92.939 km | Morgan Hamilton · 84.506 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 41 | Jeff Fox · 101.404 km | Caitlin Thomas · 84.490 km |
The field grew 200% between 2025 (3) and 2026 (9). 22% 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 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 12 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.