Ultra Running Hub Pelham, AL, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
Run for Kids 12 Hour Challenge
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 (12h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 171 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 with 45 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.
- HeadlampsA 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS WatchesBattery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Course is a 6 mile loop with gentle hills. At 11 hours, course switches to a 0.9 mile loop.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.