Ultra Running Hub Clarksburg, MD, United States · Saturday, March 6, 2027
The Dark Side 8 Hour Ultra
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 (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 121 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8h | 17 | Christopher Staab · 70.811 km | Jennifer Mullen · 70.811 km |
| 2025 | 8h | 23 | Christopher Staab · 70.811 km | Becky Rhodes · 61.959 km |
| 2024 | 8h | 24 | Michael Hohl · 70.811 km | Cynthia Robbs · 61.959 km |
| 2023 | 8h | 21 | Michael Hohl · 70.811 km | Catherine Field · 53.108 km |
| 2022 | 8h | 16 | Darrel Dorsey · 70.811 km | Meghan Roque · 53.108 km |
The field shrank 26% between 2025 (23) and 2026 (17). 35% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear 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.