Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Saturday, February 6, 2027
Stories Ultra 15 Hour 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 (15h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 2372 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15h | 36 | Peter Harrison · 93.905 km | Eva Klingbeil · 108.984 km |
| 2025 | 15h | 16 | Adam Cronin · 100.777 km | Julia Arthur · 69.105 km |
| 2024 | 15h | 25 | Liam Fisher · 90.895 km | Megan Jurgens · 63.215 km |
| 2023 | 15h | 15 | Stephen (Steve) Ihnot · 86.759 km | Kimberly Lewis · 82.977 km |
| 2022 | 15h | 16 | Josh Taylor · 90.606 km | Michelle Geib · 84.715 km |
| 2021 | 15h | 29 | Matthew Webb · 110.610 km | Melissa Elbert · 102.483 km |
| 2020 | 15h | 14 | Mackenzie Mau · 85.021 km | Molly Wiley · 73.337 km |
| 2019 | 15h | 21 | Joshua Andert · 83.026 km | Jordan Wirfs-Brock · 88.417 km |
| 2018 | 15h | 2 | Eric Selle · 69.539 km | Joanna Harness · 75.655 km |
The field grew 125% between 2025 (16) and 2026 (36). 31% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (15h) — 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.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Stories Ultra 15 Hour Run, a trail race in Colorado Springs, CO, challenges runners to cover as much ground as possible within a 15-hour limit. This timed event, organized by Human Potential Running, has been held 9 times since its first edition in 2018.
Runners navigate a multi-loop course within Cheyenne Mountain State Park, with each full sequence of 4 loops covering 19.6 miles and accumulating 2197 feet of gain. The event's timed format means that the focus is on sustained effort over 15 hours rather than completing a set distance.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.