Southern Grit Endurance Challenge
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Southern Grit Endurance Challenge
Southern Grit is a timed ultraloop event held at the Rousey Home Place near Butchertown in Parksville, Kentucky. The site sits in the Knobs region, where steep wooded hills rise from farmland and gently rolling terrain frames the course. The loop distance is 5.4 miles.
Event options include individual timed events, relay teams, and ruck divisions:
- 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour individual events
- 2 and 4 person relay options for 12 and 24 hours
- 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour ruck divisions
A full-service main aid station is located at the start and finish and provides water, electrolytes, hot food, and snacks. Water and Tailwind are available on course. The event is cup free so participants must use personal hydration systems. Visible race bibs and chip timing are required for lap credit. Course crossings are marked with flags and tape. Headlamps are required for nighttime running and backups or extra batteries are recommended. Pacing and crewing are permitted. The course passes by participant tents and vehicles each loop, allowing on-course access to personal supplies; rules govern when athletes may leave and return to their tents during laps.
Primitive camping is available on site with restrooms but no showers. Dogs and other pets are not allowed. Awards are presented by event and division, and all finishers receive an award. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
