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.