Jug End Loop 6-Hour Ultra

Race completed

not publishedn/a Distance

250 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

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.

42.1671° N, 73.4439° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~14 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

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, August

Daytime high 28°C

Night low 16°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 13 h 39 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 213 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2026	6h	14	Anthony Ryan · 58.901 km	Miranda Gajda · 54.588 km
2025	6h	8	Justin Kousky · 71.696 km	Charity Smith · 49.004 km
2024	6h	7	Adam Coogan · 61.316 km	Caitlin Rossi · 47.845 km
2023	6h	8	Justin Kousky · 70.489 km	Hannah Green · 47.845 km
2022	6h	13	Kevin MacDonald · 60.108 km	Tiffany England · 49.004 km
2021	6h	7	Timothy Goric · 66.144 km	Emily Kisicki · 50.935 km
2019	6h	18	Timothy Goric · 59.738 km	Kimberly Battipaglia · 52.979 km
2018	6h	15	Nick Curelop · 65.403 km	Kehr Davis · 59.738 km
2017	6h	15	Timothy Goric · 62.973 km	Kehr Davis · 60.623 km
2016	6h	7	Jason Mintz · 66.819 km	Ann Alessandrini · 47.636 km

The field grew 75% between 2025 (8) and 2026 (14). 21% 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

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race with 250 m of ascent.

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.

Topo Athletic

Traverse

★★★★★ 4.5

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy