Ultra Running Hub Pelham, AL, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Run for Kids 12 Hour Challenge
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, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 171 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 24 | Alec Adamczyk · 97.365 km | Challise Bolam · 92.537 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 22 | Siyan Cao · 92.585 km | Debra McKenzie · 84.458 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 30 | Eric Parker · 95.305 km | Nikki Harvey · 80.563 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 36 | Alan Lovett · 91.056 km | Nikki Harvey · 87.773 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 44 | Taylor Whitten · 94.484 km | Brittany Hayden · 87.033 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 42 | Andy Wind · 112.171 km | Brittany Hayden · 101.549 km |
| 2020 | 12h | 23 | Joe Ritchie · 97.992 km | Brittany Hayden · 94.307 km |
| 2019 | 12h | 36 | Christopher Eveland · 108.228 km | Andrea Austin · 98.009 km |
| 2018 | 12h | 21 | Mark Beggs · 98.620 km | Adela Negron-Flores · 91.442 km |
| 2017 | 12h | 36 | Christopher Eveland · 112.010 km | Rachel Entrekin · 102.354 km |
The field grew 9% between 2025 (22) and 2026 (24). 42% 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 with 45 m of ascent.
- 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.
Overview
The Run for Kids 12 Hour Challenge, organised by Southeastern Trail Runs and Mountain High Outfitters, is a timed road race on a loop in Pelham, AL. Now in its tenth edition, this event offers 12 hours of running for an entry fee of $110 USD. The course features 45m of elevation gain on a 6-mile loop for the first 11 hours, then switches to a shorter 0.9-mile loop for the final hour.
Unlike most 50k events, the race is measured by the clock, not by a set distance. This format means runners determine their own distance within the 12-hour limit.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.