Ultra Running Hub Terre Haute, IN, United States · Saturday, May 29, 2027
Hawthorn Half Day 6 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 (6h) — 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 185 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 18 | Anthony Witt · 78.117 km | Michelle Marcotte · 58.274 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 29 | Jeff Kackley · 64.711 km | Megan Keener · 59.883 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 12 | Scott Fihma · 64.888 km | Sam Wassel · 65.870 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 17 | Anthony Witt · 74.094 km | Sam Wassel · 64.888 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 13 | Andrew Vilardo · 67.270 km | Sam Wassel · 62.281 km |
| 2021 | 6h | 9 | Brad Chaney · 58.869 km | Sam Wassel · 49.889 km |
| 2019 | 6h | 9 | David Urbanek · 65.854 km | Heidi Norris · 53.880 km |
| 2018 | 6h | 14 | David Urbanek · 65.854 km | Heidi Norris · 56.874 km |
| 2017 | 6h | 13 | Brandon Walker · 62.860 km | Elizabeth Alexander · 59.867 km |
| 2016 | 6h | 7 | Daniel Alexander · 57.872 km | Elizabeth Alexander · 57.872 km |
The field shrank 38% between 2025 (29) and 2026 (18). 44% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear 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.
Overview
Held in Terre Haute, IN, the Hawthorn Half Day 6 Hour Run challenges runners against the clock rather than a fixed finish line. With a strict 6 hour limit governing the event, participants accumulate mileage on a short circuit rather than pacing for a traditional distance finish.
The course loops entirely inside Hawthorn Park on a 3.1 mile rolling circuit that is 75% trail, bringing runners back through the staging area every few miles for regular access to supplies and support.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.