Lithia Springs, GA, United States · Sunday, July 26, 2026
Hot to Trot 4 Hours 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 (4h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 313 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4h | 3 | Jonathan Newton · 46.350 km | Micah Weathers · 48.280 km |
| 2025 | 4h | 2 | Dalton Benefield · 52.142 km | — |
| 2024 | 4h | 1 | Mark Coughlin · 46.349 km | — |
| 2023 | 4h | 2 | Mark Coughlin · 48.280 km | — |
| 2022 | 4h | 1 | Matthew Celone · 45.624 km | — |
| 2021 | 4h | 1 | Peter Strickland · 48.280 km | — |
| 2019 | 4h | 4 | Owen Bradley · 50.452 km | Veronica Rudolphi · 47.395 km |
The field grew 50% between 2025 (2) and 2026 (3). 33% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (4h) — 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.