Ultra Running Hub Middletown, OH, United States · Saturday, August 1, 2026
Steel City 12 Hour Endurance Run Ruck
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 | 2 | — | Carole Leonard · 51.354 km |
| 2025 | 12h | 5 | Kamaron Gray · 83.170 km | — |
| 2024 | 12h | 8 | David Fugate · 72.661 km | Kathy Wolf · 67.351 km |
| 2023 | 12h | 6 | Kevin Kler · 70.939 km | — |
The field shrank 60% between 2025 (5) and 2026 (2). 100% 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.