Two Prairies Ultra
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Two Prairies Ultra - March 13, 2027
Two Prairies Ultra is a free FAT ASS ULTRA event organized by Combat Racing Events in Fort McCoy, FL. Participation is capped at 50 due to limited parking and the wilderness nature of the course; participants are asked to carpool if possible.
The run starts at Pat's Island Trailhead in the Ocala National Forest, near Salt Springs. The course follows older sections of the Florida Trail through the Juniper Wilderness and passes Juniper and Hopkins Prairies, areas noted for abundant wildlife, rare plants, and historical features.
Distances:
- 50K - two out-and-back segments: 17.6 mi south, 14.5 mi north
- 30K - runs only the south half (17.6 miles roundtrip)
The 50K course is two out-and-back legs. Runners first go south 8.8 miles to Juniper Springs Recreation Area (17.6 miles roundtrip), return to the start, then run north 7.25 miles (14.5 miles roundtrip). The 30K follows only the south out-and-back.
Directions to the trailhead are given from the intersection of SR40 and SR19: drive north 5.9 miles on SR19, turn left onto Forest Road 46, then continue 2.2 miles on the dirt road to the trailhead on the right.
Registration opens December 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET. UltraSignup allows withdrawal up to seven days before the event without receiving a DNS. Registrants who fail to attend without notifying the race director may prevent another runner from participating; two DNS results at Combat Racing free events can affect future eligibility, with exceptions at the race director's discretion.
Event materials note a minimum suggested donation per participant of $25 to support the Florida Trail Association, which helps maintain the trail used by this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
