Dahlonega, GA, United States · Friday, July 10, 2026
Merrills Mile 6 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 (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, 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 | 6h | 10 | Tyler Davis · 64.059 km | Aubrey Boatwright · 64.058 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 20 | Charles Andrejcisk · 64.058 km | Morgan Estell · 54.449 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 11 | Garrett Laethem · 60.855 km | Debbie Boyett · 57.652 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 10 | Jake Moore · 70.117 km | Carissa Liebowitz · 57.368 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 11 | Josh Taylor · 57.368 km | Debbie Boyett · 52.588 km |
| 2021 | 6h | 12 | Michael Babcock · 58.962 km | Mallory Warren · 60.555 km |
| 2020 | 6h | 11 | Brandon Wilson · 57.368 km | Liz Canty · 65.336 km |
| 2019 | 6h | 15 | Jacob Moss · 70.117 km | Laura Parson · 54.181 km |
| 2018 | 6h | 14 | Jonathan Ibach · 66.930 km | Cynthia Fink · 54.181 km |
| 2017 | 6h | 18 | Franklin Baker · 65.336 km | Molly Freeman · 55.775 km |
The field shrank 50% between 2025 (20) and 2026 (10). 50% 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
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.