Ultra Running Hub Middletown, OH, United States · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Steel City 12 Hour Endurance 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 (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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 252 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12h | 42 | Uriah Bisson · 105.186 km | Charlene Badenhop · 90.509 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 53 | James Grennan · 112.525 km | Cynthia Wignall · 114.971 km |
| 2024 | 12h | 61 | Pat (Patrick) Hasler · 132.175 km | Abigail Kamalian · 105.186 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 48 | Shingo Ito · 93.889 km | Kay Nordine-Richardson · 102.756 km |
| 2022 | 12h | 52 | Aaron Kennelly · 115.422 km | Nicole Phillips · 101.935 km |
| 2021 | 12h | 49 | Chris Cavanaugh · 119.863 km | Nicole Phillips · 92.955 km |
The field shrank 21% between 2025 (53) and 2026 (42). 45% 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 road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on road 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 road ultras of the same format.