Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

Southern Grit Endurance Challenge Welcome to the Southern Grit Endurance Challenge in Parksville, KY!

This April come test your limits on a rugged 5.4-mile loop course with 24hr, 12hr, 6hr, 3hr, & ruck options.

Stay Connected with Good Endurance Running! Want the latest updates on all our races, announcements, course info, and be...
05/02/2026

Stay Connected with Good Endurance Running!

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We’re incredibly grateful to see the Southern Grit Endurance Challenge featured by UltraRunning MagazineA huge THANK YOU...
04/30/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to see the Southern Grit Endurance Challenge featured by UltraRunning Magazine

A huge THANK YOU to Amy Clark for taking the time to share our story and highlight what makes this race so special.

Southern Grit was built to be something for everyone — from first-timers to seasoned ultrarunners — with multiple timed events and a course that truly tests your grit while bringing people together.

If you haven’t checked out the article yet, take a few minutes and give it a read 👇
https://ultrarunning.com/featured/southern-grit-endurance-challenge-something-for-everyone/

We appreciate all the support from the ultra community — this is just the beginning! 💪🔥

Cardiac Hill is more than a trail; it’s a proving ground in Auburn State Recreation Area for those preparing for the world stage. But even here, days like this are rare. Buckmaster set out for 40 laps and left with 30.

THE PHOTOS ARE HERE! 📸We’re excited to officially share that your 2026 Southern Grit Endurance Challenge race photos are...
04/23/2026

THE PHOTOS ARE HERE! 📸

We’re excited to officially share that your 2026 Southern Grit Endurance Challenge race photos are READY!

👇 Check them out here:
📷 Nick Morgan Photography
https://nickmorganphotography.pic-time.com/-southerngritendurancechallenge/gallery



FREE DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE!
Feel free to download and share your photos—we just ask one thing:

👉 Give credit where it’s due
When you post, please tag Nick on Instagram or include his name in your caption so he gets the recognition he deserves for these incredible shots, and please tag our Facebook & Instagram Page.



We are beyond thankful for Nick for spending countless hours capturing these moments so you can relive them forever.

This is what makes our community so special.



THANK YOU from The Good Endurance Team!The inaugural Southern Grit Endurance Challenge was an incredible weekend, and we...
04/21/2026

THANK YOU from The Good Endurance Team!

The inaugural Southern Grit Endurance Challenge was an incredible weekend, and we are truly grateful to everyone who helped make it such a success.

We were incredibly stoked to sell out in our very first year, and we can’t wait to continue building on this momentum in the years ahead.

We were also thankful to welcome runners from 8 different states — Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, and North Carolina — who came together to be part of the race weekend.

This year, we welcomed runners, walkers, ruckers, and hikers who came together to be part of the race weekend. The energy, friendships, and support we witnessed throughout the event remind us why this community is so special.

👏 Volunteers – Thank you for stepping in, filling every role, and helping keep Southern Grit running smoothly. You are the backbone of this event.

🤝 Sponsors – Your support allows us to continue creating an experience that participants love, Altra Running, Danville Bike & Footwear, Cundiff Chiropractic, UTG, First Southern National Bank, Casey County Bank, The Stanford Inn at Wilderness Road, Mama Devechio's Pizzeria, Bluebird, Bear Butt Wipes, Kentucky Soaps & Such, Marksbury Farms, Hall's Honey Bee Farm, & Prairie Farms.

This year, we welcomed runners, walkers, ruckers, and hikers who came together to be part of the race weekend. The energy, friendships, and support we witnessed throughout the event remind us why this community is so special.

We are truly overwhelmed by the support, friendships, and love that this event has already created in its very first year.

📸 Photos will be available later this week. Once they’re ready, we’ll share a link so you can download them for free.

Thank you, , for capturing the moments!

Did you miss out on merch and want a hat? You can grab one anytime at www.shopgoodendurance.com

Thank you for being part of the Southern Grit Endurance Challenge family.

📅 “We’ll see you April 17–18, 2027!”

— The Good Endurance Team

These three young men from Cincinnati, OH were our final finishers of the day and in the Ruck Divsion!🥇 Gabe Shooner15 L...
04/19/2026

These three young men from Cincinnati, OH were our final finishers of the day and in the Ruck Divsion!

🥇 Gabe Shooner
15 Laps | 81 Miles

🔥 Kellen Shooner & Henry Wolfenberg
14 Laps | 75.6 Miles each

Strong effort all the way to the finish. Proud of these guys for grinding it out.

24 Hour Winners – Southern Grit  Endurance Challenge 🥇 Michelle Gray16 Laps | 86.4 Miles🥈 Jaxon Blaine14 Laps | 75.6 Mil...
04/19/2026

24 Hour Winners – Southern Grit Endurance Challenge

🥇 Michelle Gray
16 Laps | 86.4 Miles

🥈 Jaxon Blaine
14 Laps | 75.6 Miles

Incredible effort from both runners pushing through 24 hours on a tough course.

Congratulations to all the runners, walkers, ruckers, and hikers who came out today — you were incredible!Thank you for ...
04/19/2026

Congratulations to all the runners, walkers, ruckers, and hikers who came out today — you were incredible!

Thank you for trusting us and being part of this inaugural event. It means so much, and we’re truly excited about the future and the stories that will come from this race for years to come.

How about that climb to the fire tower — both during the day and under the lights at night? The views were something special.

This course is truly amazing, and so is this property. We’re incredibly thankful to both families for allowing us to host this race here.

What a special day all around!

Packet Pick-Up Times & ScheduleWe’re getting close! Make sure you’re dialed in and grab your packet before race time 👇🔥 ...
04/16/2026

Packet Pick-Up Times & Schedule

We’re getting close! Make sure you’re dialed in and grab your packet before race time 👇

🔥 Come see us tomorrow at Mama DeVechio’s Pizzeria to pick up your packet and grab some awesome food while you’re there!
🍕 Check out their menu: https://www.mamadspizzeria.com/

Friday, April 17, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Back Patio at Mama DeVechio’s Pizzeria
212 West Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484

Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕡 6:30 AM – 8:00 AM EDT
📍 Race Site
4710 Butchertown Road, Parksville, KY
📍 GPS Coordinates: 37.535327, -84.896426

Click the link for more Directions to the race site:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V3mLBoH3agliCpy3Ksm-Lp6QAVGmVz0vs2vG7eoNKpU/edit?usp=drive_link

We’ve had several questions about what the trails will be like — so if you’ve been wondering, here’s a look to help you ...
04/14/2026

We’ve had several questions about what the trails will be like — so if you’ve been wondering, here’s a look to help you prepare.

We were out on the course today, and these photos give you a real look at what’s waiting for you.

Expect a true test of grit —
Rolling hills
Small Water crossings
Steady climbs and descents

This course will challenge you, but it’s also what makes Southern Grit such a rewarding experience.

Be ready. Be prepared. Embrace the grind.

📅 Race Day: April 18
📍 Stanford, KY

We’ll see you at the start line.

👉 runsoutherngrit.com

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Parksville, KY
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