Ultra Running Hub Hampton, VA, United States · Saturday, January 9, 2027
Sandy Bottom 8-Hour Training 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 (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 7 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8h | 27 | Mike Kapetanakis · 91.249 km | Emily Barrineau Spencer · 76.041 km |
| 2024 | 8h | 34 | Charles Spencer · 69.991 km | Emily Barrineau Spencer · 69.990 km |
| 2023 | 8h | 55 | Steve Speirs · 86.502 km | Cynthia Robbs · 75.639 km |
| 2022 | 8h | 42 | Chet Luther · 80.064 km | May Carlson · 72.420 km |
| 2021 | 8h | 14 | Alexey Popov · 65.178 km | Samantha Bradley · 67.994 km |
The field shrank 21% between 2024 (34) and 2026 (27). 33% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — 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 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.