Ultra Running Hub Corinth, VT, United States · Saturday, July 25, 2026
The Magnificent Bastards Challenge
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 (17h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 184 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17h | 7 | James Cilwik · 80.467 km | Lila Gaudrault · 82.076 km |
| 2025 | 17h | 5 | Keith Nadeau · 75.639 km | Jodie Davis · 61.155 km |
| 2024 | 17h | 1 | Kevin Ellis · 78.857 km | — |
| 2023 | 15h | 1 | James King · 69.201 km | — |
The field grew 40% between 2025 (5) and 2026 (7). 29% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (17h) — 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 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.