Ultra Running Hub New Palastine, IN, United States · Saturday, July 31, 2027
Royal Beast 12 Hour Run/Walk/Relay
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
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 57 | Phil Dodyk · 106.216 km | Heather Proft · 99.779 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 36 | Joshua Lee · 96.560 km | Keely Sloo · 86.904 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 35 | Fredi Lopez · 106.699 km | Laura Lemasters · 75.317 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 27 | Jacob Bowman · 96.560 km | Kaye Torres · 80.467 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 10 | Gabriel Abbott · 96.560 km | Tara Sanders · 74.029 km |
| 2020 | 12h | 38 | Joe Kern · 90.123 km | Emily Champa · 90.123 km |
The field grew 58% between 2025 (36) and 2026 (57). 35% 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.
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.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.