Wichita, KS, United States · Friday, November 6, 2026

Timed 12 hours

KUS 12 Hour Ultramarathon Night Run

37 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

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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.

37.6922° N, 97.3375° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~10 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 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, November

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 1°C

Rainfall Dry — rain unlikely

Daylight 10 h 28 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 403 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	12h	10	Ryan Lefebvre · 98.800 km	Ella Reusser · 100.799 km
2025	12h	7	Nick Seymour · 110.799 km	Tiffany Palmer · 74.800 km
2024	12h	7	Henry Bickerstaff · 81.199 km	Laura Sheridan · 99.999 km
2024	12h	6	Austin Cotner · 106.400 km	Erica Vrbas · 74.000 km
2023	12h	25	Andrew Naumann · 98.009 km	Erica Vrbas · 84.490 km
2022	12h	19	Derek Hightower · 114.907 km	April Wortman · 84.490 km
2021	12h	31	Randy Ellis · 84.490 km	Ella Reusser · 104.768 km
2020	12h	23	Andrew Schinstock · 108.147 km	Ella Reusser · 101.388 km
2019	12h	23	Brandon Walker · 111.527 km	Deborah Eastman · 91.249 km
2018	12h	19	Kyle Rowl · 107.826 km	Samantha Hasler · 90.123 km

60% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 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

👟 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.

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.

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Skratch Labs