Six Days in the Dome — 48 Hour 2026 Results & Winners

Results: 2026

Shawn Cissel won the men's 48-hour race with 283.367 km and Elizabeth Holder won the women's race with 221.727 km, from 20 finishers.

2026 selected results as published by the linked source
Category	Name	Result
Men	Shawn Cissel (USA)	283.367 km
Women	Elizabeth Holder (USA)	221.727 km

20 runners finished.

The organizer runs 48-hour waves on several start days across the Six Days in the Dome festival and consolidates them into one classification, so the listed dates cover one of those start windows rather than the whole festival.

Source: DUV Ultra Marathon Statistics — 9th Six Days in the Dome 48h. Checked September 14, 2026.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
Date	Jun 23-25, 2026
Location	Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Format	48-Hour
Terrain	Track
Region	North America
State / area	Wisconsin (WI)
Course model	Loop
Cutoff	48 hours
Start	10:00 Central. The 48-hour race offers several start days across the festival week; the directory lists the first one.
Highlights	Indoor Track, National Records Venue

Course & Terrain

Indoor fixed-time 48-hour race at the Pettit National Ice Center running track.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

Climate-controlled indoor venue
443 m running track around the ice oval
Part of the larger Six Days in the Dome fixed-time festival

The indoor loop makes pacing precise, but the lack of scenery and continuous turns can become a major mental load.

Indoor conditions reduce weather risk, though runners should plan clothing for rest periods and venue temperature changes.

Format & Support (as run)

Listed qualification and support details
Support model	Indoor loop-race support with repeated access to aid, personal supplies, crew space, timing, and recovery setup.

Why This Race Matters

Six Days in the Dome — 48 Hour is a useful reference point for runners comparing 48-hour events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Preparing for a Race Like Six Days in the Dome — 48 Hour

The 48-hour race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

48-hour races explained: Rules, pacing, sleep decisions, fueling and crew support.
How to train for a 48-hour race: Durable movement, sleep planning, foot care and fueling practice.
Sleep strategy for multiday races: An individual sleep plan with safe locations and clear stop criteria.
Second-night survival guide: Sleep, crew checks and caffeine decisions for the second night.

Best Fit

Experienced 24-hour runners moving up to 48 hours
Athletes who want controlled indoor conditions
Runners targeting fixed-time records or national-class performances

Planning Notes

Prepare several rest options before race week. Stop for sleep or assessment if alertness, coordination, or safe decision-making deteriorates.
Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

Event FAQs

Is the Six Days in the Dome 48 Hour race indoors?

Yes. It is part of the indoor Six Days in the Dome festival at the Pettit National Ice Center.

How is the 48-hour race different from the 6-day race?

The 48-hour race uses the same controlled indoor setting but compresses the challenge into two days instead of six.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated September 14, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

Official Six Days in the Dome page — https://run6days.com
Multiday Running event directory review scope: September 14, 2026.