09/14/2026
What a Saturday at Caney Fork.
Before anything else: thank you, volunteers. An army of you cleared all 50 miles of trail before this race. Weedeating that should have counted as its own ultra. Mowing, rope setting, flagging, then reflagging after the hogs had opinions. And yes, a little crying out there in the gorge. Then on race day you fed runners, watched out for everyone, and moved injured runners off the course without missing a beat. You made this happen.
A huge shout out to Doug Holder, the original race director, for trusting HardWin with his race and for working it from course prep to the finish line.
Now the runners. Rain showers, slick rock, neverending climbs, and a rocky trail that never lets you settle into a good clip. You came across that line smiling and cussing, usually both.
50 Mile: Brandon Sassone 11:33:06. Amy Macintire 12:22:36, second OVERALL.
25K Run: Anthony Groft 2:28:15. Katy Goggin 3:42:35.
25K Ruck: Rochard Weaver 5:23:16. Susanna Edgmon first female, 9:20:59.
And the truth about this course: 29 started the 50 mile and 16 finished. It gives nothing away. This race will not stay a secret, and this field got the first stab at it.
The full recap is on the website: the thank yous, the results, the race day video, and 254 free race photos waiting for you to find yourself. hardwinadventures.com or hit the link in bio.
