The Swamp Fox Ultra
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About the race
The Swamp Fox Ultra is a multi-distance trail event held March 6-7, 2027 in McClellanville, South Carolina, organized by Palmetto Ultras. The event uses sections of the Palmetto Trail through the Francis Marion National Forest and runs primarily as out-and-back courses.
Distances:
- 100 Miler (about 104 miles, traverses the full Swamp Fox Passage)
- 50 Miler (about 53 miles)
- 50K
- Half Marathon (about 14 miles)
- 10K
The course follows single and double track trails with some fire roads and boardwalks. Much of the route is shaded, though some sections are exposed and lowcountry conditions may leave water on parts of the trail. The 52-mile out-and-back section is used for aid station placement so most aid stations are visited twice on longer distances. Exact aid station locations and a GPX file are provided in the runner guide.
Support and race operations include four aid stations plus three water drops, porta potties at aid stations, stocked aid station food, hot meals at the start/finish, and allowed drop bags that are transported to aid stations and returned to the start/finish. The event has a cupless policy; runners receive a reusable collapsible cup at packet pickup.
100-mile entrants must carry specified mandatory gear and will have gear checked on race morning. Tracking is included for 100-mile runners; 50-mile runners may purchase tracking. Pacers and crew access are allowed at specified turnaround points. Start/finish location and aid station sites may change due to planned renovations at Buck Hall Recreation Area. The event operates under a special use permit with the Francis Marion National Forest. There are no refunds, but bib transfers and distance changes are available through registration procedures before race week. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
