Minneapolis, MN, United States · Saturday, June 6, 2026
FANS 12 Hour 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 (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 274 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 31 | Dan Ziebarth · 117.047 km | Kristi Spitzmueller · 104.156 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 45 | Christopher Bruzda · 116.065 km | Michelle Sancartier · 101.903 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 42 | Darby Grengs · 119.735 km | Sarah Billingsley · 107.182 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 24 | Darby Grengs · 109.226 km | Brooke Soller · 84.876 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 17 | Christopher Lofgren · 110.722 km | Katie Sullivan · 90.767 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 34 | Joseph Barnes · 110.400 km | Jamie Blumentritt · 105.090 km |
| 2019 | 12h | 39 | Christopher Lofgren · 108.308 km | Brenda Chang · 94.951 km |
| 2018 | 12h | 45 | Daniel Polski · 120.430 km | Rachel Polski · 110.721 km |
| 2017 | 12h | 36 | Charles Drayton · 94.629 km | Carolyn Smith · 115.389 km |
| 2016 | 12h | 35 | Michael Bialick · 146.933 km | Keri Peterson · 103.641 km |
The field shrank 31% between 2025 (45) and 2026 (31). 39% 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.