Ultra Running Hub Herrin, IL, United States · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Hearts Desire 6-Hour Endurance 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 140 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 16 | Jackson Bennett · 62.748 km | Lindsey Roberts · 62.748 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 8 | Ryan Kaytor · 66.932 km | Becky Salazar · 52.303 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 8 | Phillip North · 56.487 km | Rebecca Sheldon · 50.211 km |
The field grew 100% between 2025 (8) and 2026 (16). 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.
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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.