Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run
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Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run
The Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run is scheduled for April 24–25, 2027, at the Santos Trailhead in the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway near Ocala, FL. The event offers two distances:
- 100 Mile
- 50 Mile
The course is roughly a 50ish mile out-and-back on the Florida National Scenic Trail and paved Greenway trails; 100 mile entrants complete the route twice. Trail surfaces include single-track, sand, roots, short climbs, and paved sections. Posted elevation gain is 1,562 feet, with the 100 mile distance listed as double that value. Course marking uses pink ribbons with reflectors for outbound and pink flags with reflectors at ground level for inbound.
Cut-off time for both distances is 36 hours. For 100 mile runners there are intermediate cut-off checkpoints with specified mile and time targets, and runners must complete the first loop by the 19th hour.
Aid stations, staffed or unstaffed, will offer a range of foods and beverages, basic first aid items, and lights or other items for night running. Drop bags are collected at the start and may be placed at 49th Avenue, Pruitt Trailhead, and Ross Prairie aid stations (Ross Prairie is for 100 milers). Crews have access to aid stations; participants and crews are asked to be courteous to other park users.
Pre-race packet pick-up and the Central Florida Trail Fest take place at Santos Trailhead the day before. Awards include finisher items and top overall awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
