Ultra Running Hub Kings Park, NY, United States · Sunday, September 27, 2026
Fred von der Heydt Memorial 6 Hour 60th Birthday 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 (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, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 31 m. Not a forecast.
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 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.
Course Notes
The course is a scenic 2.1 mile loop, with gentle rollling hills, mainly on grass and dirt paths in beautiful Sunken Meadow Park. Mit Restmetervermessung.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.