Ultra Running Hub Wellsboro, PA, United States · Saturday, May 1, 2027
Hills Creek 12 Hour Endurance Challenge
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 515 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 24 | Justin Reed · 96.560 km | Lauren Breon · 86.904 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 25 | Dave McLaughlin · 106.216 km | Rhoda Smoker · 91.732 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 12 | Kieran Calderwood · 62.764 km | Alicia McCormick · 53.108 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 30 | Dean Baldwin · 96.560 km | Emily Nickoloff-Bybel · 96.560 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 27 | Eric Kosek · 111.044 km | Danielle Barney · 82.076 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 24 | Lucas Cain · 101.388 km | Rhoda Smoker · 106.216 km |
The field has held steady: 25 in 2025, 24 in 2026. 50% 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.