Alabaster, AL, United States · Saturday, October 24, 2026

Timed 6 hours

Endless Mile - 6 Hour Race

38 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

5 m Climbing

not publishedn/a Grit

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.

33.2443° N, 86.8164° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 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, October

Daytime high 25°C

Night low 11°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 11 h 07 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 150 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for this trail race with 5 m of ascent.

Trail Running ShoesCushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
Race NutritionSelf-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

COROS

APEX 2 Pro

GPS running watch with 75-hour GPS battery, topo maps, and training metrics.

$500 ★★★★★ 4.7

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Course Notes

The course is a 1.00203 mile paved loop using the hiking path of a city park (Veteran's Park). Surface is smooth. The course is USATF certified. Mit Restmetervermessung.

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