Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run

Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run

The event takes place in Ocala, Florida within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway at the Santos Trailhead. Distances offered include:

• 100 Mile
• 50 Mile

The course is roughly a 50 mile out-and-back using sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail and paved trails; 100 mile entrants run the loop twice. Vegetation and scenery include sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, longleaf pines, lakes, ponds, prairies, and riverine hardwoods. Trail surfaces include single track, sand, roots, short climbs, and some paved sections.

Aid stations, staffed or unstaffed, are stocked with soda, pickles, pickle pops, gummy worms, mustard packets, Gu gels, chips, cookies, salt tablets, fresh fruit, powdered electrolytes, basic first aid supplies and women’s hygiene products. Most aid stations offer some hot food or coffee and provide lighting and supplies for night running.

Logistics notes: the overall cut-off is 36 hours. Drop bags are collected at the start and may be placed at designated aid stations; they must be labeled with the aid station name and the runner’s name and kept to roughly a drawstring bag size. Crew access is available at all aid stations. Pacer rules: no pacers on the 50 mile except for runners over 60 or needing special assistance; 100 mile pacers may join after 50 miles.

Awards include wooden trophies from Wicked Skins for top overall finishers, a 50 mile finisher plaque, and a 100 mile belt buckle. Camping options are available near the start and along the course. Registration closes April 13 and registrations after April 1 may receive limited shirt sizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.