Ultra Running Hub Pittsfield, MA, United States · Saturday, August 8, 2026
Sweltering Summer Ultra 8 Hours 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 2026 edition (8h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 357 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this road race.
- Trail Running ShoesCushioning on road 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
Certified dirt and cinder track that surrounds Clapp Park (.355 mile loop). Racers will start counter-clockwise, switching directions at the 4-hour mark. USATF Certification: MA13008JK.
Similar races
Other road ultras of the same format.