Jacksonville, FL, United States · Saturday, July 17, 2027
Sombrero Sizzler 9h
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 (9h) — 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 19 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9h | 5 | Timmy Lightfoot · 60.350 km | Katy Cook · 60.350 km |
| 2025 | 9h | 2 | Brian Cathey · 55.184 km | Amy Russell · 53.140 km |
| 2024 | 9h | 3 | Vladislav Makarenkov · 61.316 km | Sarah Blackwell · 53.140 km |
The field grew 150% between 2025 (2) and 2026 (5). 60% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (9h) — 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.