Lost 118 Ultra

Lost 118 Ultras : Overview

The Lost 118 Ultras is a 118-mile ultramarathon held around Lake Okeechobee, Florida on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The course follows the Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail (LOST) atop the Herbert Hoover Levee and runs counterclockwise around the lake, starting and finishing at the same location in Clewiston. The event is scheduled each February during the full moon weekend. Entry for the 20th anniversary year is priced at $118.

Course, divisions and logistics

The trail is primarily a 10-foot wide paved asphalt path, with about 15 miles of hard packed, crushed shell double track and a few short roadway sections needed to cross canals and rivers. The route is completely exposed with no shade or tree cover; runners may encounter wind and other environmental elements. There are 22 designated crew access points and a single aid station at the halfway mark in Lake Okeechobee Park.

Runners may choose the crew-supported 118-mile division or apply for the solo self-supported cart division. Crew is mandatory for the standard division. Solo cart runners must carry all supplies on their cart, finish with the same cart they started with, have a crew member on standby for extraction, and follow specific rules about resupply and waste. Required cart equipment includes sufficient food and at least 2 gallons (8 liters) of potable liquid, a route map, hat or buff, working cell phone with backup power, GPX track, headlamp or handheld light with spare batteries, and emergency clothing or blanket. Cutoffs require reaching the halfway mark within 18 hours and finishing the full loop within 38 hours. Timing is electronic with live updates, pacers may join at or after South Bay (about mile 15), and a portion of gross revenue is donated to the Cypress Chapter of the IWLA. Refunds are 100% before 12/31/25; no refunds after that date. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.