Vonore, TN, United States · Saturday, August 15, 2026
Fort Frenzy 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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 361 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 31 | Brian Vermillion · 93.985 km | Sophie Blondel · 88.111 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 23 | Benjamin Camp · 82.239 km | Kaitlin Schofield · 88.111 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 34 | Brian Vermillion · 102.595 km | Addison Walling · 90.525 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 15 | Brian Vermillion · 88.111 km | Janelle Pham · 76.379 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 15 | Steven Kornhaus · 93.985 km | Francesca Muccini · 93.985 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 12 | Matthew Williams · 79.984 km | Francesca Muccini · 97.123 km |
The field grew 35% between 2025 (23) and 2026 (31). 52% 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.