Grand Rapids, MI, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
Wicked Worm 6 Hour
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, June
Regional 2001-2020 average for June — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6h | 11 | Ben Lowe · 54.202 km | Abby McIntyre · 54.122 km |
| 2025 | 6h | 3 | Blake Gale · 47.314 km | — |
| 2024 | 6h | 8 | Cody Powers · 67.592 km | Billie van der Kolk · 47.314 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 8 | Jarrod Blossom · 54.073 km | Kara Tibbe · 47.314 km |
| 2022 | 6h | 7 | Jay Bolt · 53.430 km | Sheila Brophy · 46.751 km |
The field grew 267% between 2025 (3) and 2026 (11). 27% 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.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.