Flagler Beach, FL, United States · Saturday, March 13, 2027
GR-8 Gamble Rogers 8 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 (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8h | 13 | Ty Bethea · 70.972 km | Michelle Grenon · 54.073 km |
| 2025 | 8h | 10 | Scott Southwick · 53.398 km | Jill Paha · 62.297 km |
| 2024 | 8h | 20 | Scott Defusco · 68.654 km | Jill Paha · 57.212 km |
| 2023 | 7h | 23 | Kalo Axsom · 85.617 km | Maria Urso · 70.939 km |
| 2022 | 7h | 5 | Kevin Rybicki · 50.211 km | Kaci Line · 47.700 km |
| 2021 | 7h | 18 | Jeff Welsh · 65.274 km | Deanna Doane · 58.998 km |
| 2020 | 7h | 20 | Eric Kienle · 81.110 km | Rebecca Rybicki · 68.493 km |
The field grew 30% between 2025 (10) and 2026 (13). 23% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — 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.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.