The Swamp Fox Ultra

The Swamp Fox Ultra

The Swamp Fox Ultra is a trail race organized by Palmetto Ultras in McClellanville, South Carolina, held in the Francis Marion National Forest on March 6-7, 2027. The event offers multiple out and back distances that use sections of the Palmetto Trail, including both Awendaw and Swamp Fox passages for the longest distance.

Distances:

• 100 Miler - about 104 miles, out and back across Francis Marion National Forest
• 50 Miler - about 53 miles, out and back to a fire road turnaround
• 50K - out and back on single/double track and fire roads
• Half Marathon - about 14 miles with a water drop at the turnaround

The course is mostly flat and runnable, composed of single and double track, some fire roads, and boardwalks over wet sections. Sections are mostly shaded; seasonal water may be present. The organizer supplies course flagging and the course GPX file is available in the runner guide. The race uses a cupless system; participants receive a reusable collapsible cup at packet pickup.

Aid is provided by four aid stations plus three water drops along the 52 mile out and back; aid stations are visited twice except the turnaround. The longest gap without aid for 100 milers is about 11 miles. Required gear for 100 milers includes a phone with the GPX file, 1.5 L fluid capacity, emergency blanket, lightweight jacket, and power bank. Night running lights are required for 50 and 100 mile runners. Tracking is included for 100 milers; 50 milers may purchase tracking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.