Ultra Running Hub Helvetia, WV, United States · Saturday, December 19, 2026
WV Winter Solstice Endurance 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 2025 edition (14:30h) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 872 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14:30h | 20 | Donald Marsh · 98.009 km | Katherine Pugliese · 88.674 km |
| 2024 | 14:30h | 11 | Donald Marsh · 84.007 km | Alisha Moreno · 60.672 km |
The field grew 82% between 2024 (11) and 2025 (20). 35% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (14:30h) — finishers 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.