Batavia, OH, United States · Saturday, March 27, 2027

Timed 8 hours

Vernal Equinox 8 Hour Race

192 days away

not publishedn/a Distance

not publishedn/a 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.

39.0770° N, 84.1769° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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, March

Daytime high 11°C

Night low 0°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 12 h 24 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 234 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.

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.

Salomon

S/Lab Ultra 3

Premium ultra trail shoe with Advanced Chassis for stability on technical terrain.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.8

Saucony

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Suunto

Vertical

Titanium GPS watch with solar charging, offline maps, and 140-hour GPS battery.

$630 ★★★★★ 4.5

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Course Notes

The course is approximately 2 miles and traverses through wooded trails, lush growths and gorgeous meadows. Beautiful, smooth and fast trail. There is a large, charming, heated barn at start/finish of every loop.

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