Long Haul 100 - Lakeland, FL

Lakeland, United States • 17 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Long Haul 100 is a trail running event at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida. The event includes a 100-mile race that uses a multi-loop course through park terrain. It is designated as a Western States Endurance Run qualifier and is noted as Trail Sisters Approved. Participants may encounter local wildlife such as alligators, otters, gopher tortoises, and fox squirrels along the course. The 100-mile race is organized as six loops of 16.7 miles each. The race lists a 32-hour cutoff for the 100-mile distance and notes that a sub-30-hour finish qualifies for a Western States lottery ticket. Finishers of the 100-mile race receive a belt buckle. The course provides access to drop bags every loop and has three fully staffed aid stations.

Logistics and policies

  • 100 Miler - 6 loops of 16.7 miles (32-hour cutoff; sub-30-hour WSER eligibility)
  • 100 Furlongs - 12.5 miles, single abbreviated loop

Colt Creek State Park location is near Lakeland, FL, about 1 hour 5 minutes from Tampa International Airport and about 1 hour 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport. Parking is organized into four areas with specific rules; RVs are permitted only in the RV campground. Pacers may join runners after loop 3; runners aged 60 or older may have a pacer at any time and all pacers must sign a waiver. Registration closes on Thu, Jan 15 at 11:59 PM ET. The event has a rollover credit policy with graduated credit amounts and does not offer refunds. Sponsors listed include HYK Energy Hydration and Salty Britches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
100 Miler
13 mi
100 Furlongs
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run Colt Creek trails on November 22, 2025 with options from a single 14 mile loop to a 60 mile ultrarun. Enjoy pine flatwoods and wildlife, then celebrate with a handcrafted finisher award and post race picnic.

Fit Together Fitness RC presents the inaugural Little Big Water River 5K Trail Run/Walk in Dade City, FL. The course starts on a narrow Florida Trail path (about 0.77 miles), then joins the wider blue trail around Withlacoochee River Park a..

Event status and distances The Peace River 100 Miler, scheduled for December 20, 2025 in Bartow, FL (2200 C.R. 640, Mosaic Peace River Park), has been cancelled. Registration for the event closed on August 12, 2025. Planned distances: 10 M..

Event overview The AdventHealth Nighthawk Trail Run takes place at Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, Florida on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The event offers three options: Night Owl 5K (3.1 miles) Coyote 10K (6.2 miles) Nighthawk 15K Chal..

Event overview Skunk Ape’s Revenge takes place on February 14, 2026 at the Green Swamp - West Tract near 13347 Ranch Road, Dade City, FL 33525. The event offers the following distances: 60K 30K 30K Ruck Awards are given to the top four me..

Event overview Swan's Song Urban Run takes place in Lakeland, FL on February 22, 2026. The advertised distance is 30k. The event is presented by the Where's the Finish? Podcast. Registration closes on Fri, Feb 20 (race-day registration is a..