8-Hours of Berm
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8-Hours of Berm
The 8-Hours of Berm is an 8-hour timed ruck event at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, FL. The course uses the Berm Loop of the Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run area and passes longleaf pine forests, oak hammocks, and dry prairies. The loop distance is 6.5 miles with about +135' elevation gain. The event lists no DNFs and no cutoffs.
The Berm consists of Florida fire lines and sandy forest roads with little tree canopy. Runners will encounter deep sand, firmer sandy stretches, overgrown forest roads, exposed sections, and some singletrack trails.
Support and facilities at the trailhead include a bathhouse and space for self-crew setups. Participants may set up 10x10 tents for self-crew and self-aid; locations are provided by organizers in race communications. Park users such as pedestrians, cyclists, campers, and drivers have priority on shared areas.
Rucking division rules require a backpack worn on the back and continuous carriage of the pack for the entire event. Minimum dry weights are listed as Women 20 lbs dry, Men under 150 lbs 20 lbs dry, and Men 150 lbs and over 30 lbs dry. Weight checks occur at check-in; no outside assistance, weight sharing, dropping, or handoffs are permitted.
Camping is available at Ross Prairie Campground, which has 14 sites, 30 and 50 amp electrical pedestals, potable water hookups, picnic pavilions, a dump station, and a bathhouse. Registration opens December 1, 2026. Combat Racing is a veteran owned and operated small business that organizes trail and ultramarathon events in Florida. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
