Adams, MA, United States · Sunday, July 12, 2026
Notchview Ultra 6 Hour Ultra
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 357 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 9 | Matt Pacheco · 67.270 km | Sarah Brenner · 51.981 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 10 | Jason Kaplan · 61.155 km | Sarah Brenner · 48.956 km |
| 2024 | 6h | 10 | Mark Howard · 58.100 km | Emily Breitsprecher · 55.039 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 5 | Jamal Vazquez · 58.097 km | Sarah Irwin · 48.924 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 1 | — | Judy Proteau · 45.866 km |
| 2019 | 6h | 4 | Byron Lane · 61.155 km | Kathryn Stoker · 45.866 km |
| 2018 | 6h | 8 | Nick Curelop · 58.097 km | Barbara Bass · 48.924 km |
| 2017 | 6h | 2 | David Olson · 51.981 km | Audrey Witter · 48.924 km |
| 2016 | 6h | 7 | Justin Heinz · 51.981 km | Diane Keenan · 55.039 km |
| 2015 | 6h | 3 | Jake Dissinger · 55.120 km | Amy Paige · 46.300 km |
The field shrank 10% between 2025 (10) and 2026 (9). 44% 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 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.