Dark Anchor
Jekyll Island, United States • 30 Jan 2026
4th Annual Dark Anchor : Jekyll Island, January 30, 2026
The event is a timed endurance race with a 34-hour time limit. Entry for 2026 is sold out. The organizer operates a cupless policy; runners must bring reusable cups. Awards include a finishers buckle for 100 miles and medals for other distances. Race timing and live tracking are provided by Zen Arcade Timing.
- 100 miles
- 80 miles
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
Course, aid and policies
The course is a 3-mile loop based at the Yeti headquarters on Jekyll Island, with a short out-and-back on Live Oak Avenue. The loop runs counterclockwise, is described as highly runnable with minimal elevation change and a smooth surface. No pacers are allowed, except that people accompanying 100-mile runners may join on the final parade loop. Crew access to the Yeti HQ/aid area is restricted to Dark Anchor runners only.
A fully stocked aid station will provide water, electrolyte drink and typical aid-station food; lunch and dinner at the aid area are provided by Treehouse for runners only. Portable toilets will be available near the start/finish and there are park office restrooms on the loop. The organizer asks that participants bag and remove trash generated outside the Yeti HQ. Entry policies accept an entrant’s declared gender and include provisions for athletes with disabilities; AWDs must be able to run the course and finish within the event cutoff, and certain assistive devices may be allowed with approval. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.