Ultra Running Hub Dahlonega, GA, United States · Friday, July 10, 2026
Merrills Mile 12 Hour 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 (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, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 430 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 24 | Austin Brumby · 88.080 km | Yumeko Yoshida · 99.290 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 34 | Jim Ellis · 104.094 km | Emily Sanders · 89.681 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 31 | Mason Newberry · 105.696 km | Emily Labutta · 97.688 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 38 | Didier Justel · 86.052 km | Debbie Boyett · 90.833 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 26 | Drew McKenzie · 92.427 km | April Romeo · 82.865 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 30 | Austin Elder · 101.988 km | Colette Alesi · 97.207 km |
| 2020 | 12h | 23 | Scott Horton · 108.362 km | Sarah Huebner · 81.272 km |
| 2019 | 12h | 23 | Wyatt Massey · 124.298 km | Maria Borowik · 94.020 km |
| 2018 | 12h | 21 | Byron Backer · 95.614 km | Ginny Crumley · 65.336 km |
| 2017 | 12h | 19 | Jay Soffian · 106.769 km | Carissa Liebowitz · 113.143 km |
The field shrank 29% between 2025 (34) and 2026 (24). 29% 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.
Course notes
- gear 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.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
Held in Dahlonega, GA, the Merrills Mile 12 Hour Run challenged participants to accumulate as many miles as possible on a short road loop under 3 miles before the 12-hour clock expired. Because progress was governed entirely by the ticking clock rather than a fixed finish line, runners had to manage their pacing, fueling, and rest stops across the full half-day duration on a repetitive short-circuit layout.
Organised by the Dahlonega Ultra Marathon Association, the event reached 10 editions between its inaugural running in 2017 and 2026, when 24 runners crossed the timing mat to complete the 12-hour assignment.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.