The Swamp Fox Ultra

The Swamp Fox Ultra

The Swamp Fox Ultra is a trail race on March 7-8, 2026. It takes place on the Awendaw and Swamp Fox Passages of the Palmetto Trail across the Francis Marion National Forest, starting and finishing at Buck Hall Recreation Area in McClellanville, South Carolina.

The event offers five distances on a flat, mostly single or double-track course with some roots, fire roads, and boardwalks. It is described as the only trail run to traverse the entire length of the Francis Marion National Forest.

• 100 Miler (approximately 104 miles)
• 50 Miler (approximately 53 miles)
• 50K
• Half Marathon (approximately 14 miles)
• 10k

All courses are out-and-back with no loops. There are four fully stocked aid stations and three water drops along the main 52-mile route, with hot food served at the start/finish line. The race is cupless; a reusable collapsible cup is provided in the race packet.

Packet pickup is available the day before the race at a sponsor location in Mount Pleasant, or on race morning at the start line. Pacers are allowed for the 50-mile and 100-mile distances from the halfway point. Crew access is available at aid stations.

There are finish cutoffs: 34 hours for the 100 miler, 19 hours for the 50 miler, 12 hours for the 50K, 6 hours for the Half Marathon, and 3 hours for the 10k. All finishers receive a medal, and the top three male and female finishers for each distance get an award. 100-mile finishers also receive a custom buckle.

Primitive camping is available for free at the start/finish area from the Friday before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.