Ultra Running Hub Batavia, OH, United States · Saturday, March 27, 2027
Vernal Equinox 8 Hour Race
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 234 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8h | 20 | Mitchel Minor · 83.685 km | Lauren Teuschler · 64.373 km |
| 2025 | 8h | 21 | Jared Patterson · 75.639 km | Sarah Dalton · 70.811 km |
| 2024 | 8h | 21 | Derrick Miller · 77.248 km | Carley Raney · 64.373 km |
| 2023 | 8h | 30 | Jacob Matchuny · 77.248 km | Dee Brandes · 70.811 km |
| 2022 | 8h | 35 | Steven McMillian · 77.248 km | Molly Kash · 77.248 km |
| 2021 | 8h | 40 | Benjamin Harris · 77.248 km | Molly Kash · 74.029 km |
The field shrank 5% between 2025 (21) and 2026 (20). 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.
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.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.