Skunk Ape Night Run

Event overview

The Skunk Ape Night Run is a trail running event on July 18, 2026, held at Green Swamp - West Tract near 13347 Ranch Road, Dade City, Florida. The official distance is 30K. Registration closes before the event. There is no cut-off time for the course. Overall awards are given to the top four men and top four women. Finisher items include a choice of pint glass, whiskey glass, orange juice glass, mug, or cup, and stickers; there are no age-group awards or event t-shirts included with finisher awards. The event is listed as part of the 2026 Skunk Ape Trail Series and is Trail Sisters approved. Organizers note adherence to ATRA safety and marking standards and alignment with ITRA and IAU guidelines.

Course, aid and logistics

The route uses pasture lanes, mud, dirt roads, single-track on the Florida Trail, sugar sand, fire berms, hills, creek crossings, and open fields. Key features named in the course description include Rangers Landing Road, Cedar Pocket Road, the Berm loop, the Ridge, and the Big Foot BSA campsite. Course marking uses reflective tape, pink flagging, and directional signs; a CalTopo map is available for the course. Aid stations appear every 3 to 5 miles and are stocked with soda, chips, snacks, cookies, produce, electrolyte powder, pickles or similar items, and basic supplies such as bandages and women hygiene products. One drop bag zone is located at the Berm Aid Station and will be serviced twice. Camping is free at Green Swamp campgrounds with a required reservation and display at the site. A post-race potluck is offered for an additional fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.