Ultra Running Hub Colorado Springs, CO, United States · Sunday, February 7, 2027
Stories Ultra 6 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 (6h) — 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 | 6h | 3 | Matthew McDermid · 52.142 km | — |
| 2024 | 6h | 2 | — | Tara Wright · 47.250 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 4 | Jared Burris · 55.248 km | — |
| 2022 | 6h | 3 | Jared Burris · 52.834 km | Amber Weimer · 51.177 km |
| 2021 | 6h | 20 | Jake Littlehales · 55.136 km | Michelle Geib · 50.823 km |
| 2020 | 6h | 4 | Tex Punchum · 47.604 km | Anna Weisbrodt · 45.447 km |
| 2019 | 6h | 9 | Andy Sivanich · 57.002 km | Anita Ortiz · 57.002 km |
The field grew 50% between 2024 (2) and 2026 (3). 0% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (6h) — 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.
Overview
The Stories Ultra 6 Hour Run, a timed trail event in Colorado Springs, CO, offers a different challenge than a distance race. Runners complete as many loops as possible within 6 hours on a course that gives views of the High Peaks and Rocky Mountains.
The course itself consists of 4 distinct loops. Running all 4 loops covers 19.6 miles and includes 2197 feet of elevation gain. This setup allows runners to strategize their efforts over a repeating sequence of terrain.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.