Wichita, KS, United States · Friday, November 6, 2026
KUS 6 Hour Ultramarathon
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 2025 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, November
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 | 6h | 7 | Braden Brown · 71.999 km | Aria Sheldon · 57.199 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 4 | Brian Walden · 65.600 km | Ashley Stevenson · 60.399 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 6 | Curtis Whittit · 67.608 km | — |
| 2022 | 6h | 6 | Tyler Patterson · 57.485 km | — |
| 2021 | 6h | 3 | Ben Povall · 50.694 km | Melissa Bailey · 54.073 km |
| 2020 | 6h | 12 | Curtis Whittit · 64.212 km | Erin Lawrence · 57.453 km |
| 2019 | 6h | 10 | Fernando Martinez · 64.212 km | Melissa Bailey · 50.694 km |
| 2018 | 6h | 11 | Mike Stout · 59.545 km | Ashley Stevenson · 56.327 km |
| 2017 | 6h | 17 | Ryan Hahn · 69.845 km | Ella Reusser · 56.745 km |
| 2016 | 6h | 10 | Philip Sears · 61.106 km | Kylie Cheetsos · 58.934 km |
The field grew 75% between 2024 (4) and 2025 (7). 43% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 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 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.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.