2026 Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run

The 2026 Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run takes place on April 25–26, 2026, starting and finishing at the Santos Trailhead within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway in Ocala, Florida. Participants will navigate a challenging course of single-track trails and paved sections through Central Florida's diverse landscapes, including sand pine scrubs, flatwoods, and wildlife management areas. For this time of year in Ocala, runners can expect warm and humid conditions with average highs in the mid-80s°F and lows in the mid-60s°F, with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms typical for late April in Florida.

What is the event format and course description?

The event features a 50-mile out-and-back course that 100-mile runners complete twice. The route utilizes the Florida National Scenic Trail and paved trails within the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, traversing sand pine scrubs, pine flatwoods, longleaf pines, lakes, ponds, prairies, and riverine hardwoods. The course includes the Ross Prairie Wildlife Management Area, featuring the highest most southern switchback in the United States. Trail surfaces include single-track trail, sand, roots, short climbs, and paved sections. Total elevation gain for the 100-mile distance is approximately 3,124 feet.

What are the start time and cut-off times?

• →Start Time: 7:00 AM on April 25, 2026
• →Overall Cut-Off: 36 hours (finish by 7:00 PM on April 26, 2026)
• →Mile 51.76 (Santos Trailhead): Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 AM (19th hour)
• →Mile 80.02 (Pruitt Trailhead – Turnaround): Sunday, April 26 at 10:52 AM
• →Mile 86.52 (St. Rt. 200 AS Inbound): Sunday, April 26 at 1:07 PM
• →Mile 92.52 (49th Ave AS Inbound): Sunday, April 26 at 3:13 PM
• →Mile 96.42 (Land Bridge AS Inbound): Sunday, April 26 at 4:33 PM

What distances are available for this event?

• →50 Mile endurance run (one loop of the course)
• →100 Mile endurance run (two loops of the course)

How is the course marked?

Outbound segments are marked with pink ribbons in trees with reflectors or signage marked "Outbound" on top. Inbound segments are marked with pink flags at ground level with reflectors or signage marked "In-bound" on top.

What aid stations are available and what are the distances?

Outbound Aid Stations:

• →Start to Land Bridge AS: 6.65 miles
• →Land Bridge AS to 49th Ave AS: 3.8 miles
• →49th Ave AS to Ross Prairie AS: 7.14 miles
• →Ross Prairie AS to St. Rt. 200 AS: 5.7 miles
• →St. Rt. 200 AS to Pruitt Trailhead AS (Turnaround): 6 miles

Inbound Aid Stations:

• →Pruitt Trailhead AS to St. Rt. 200 AS: 6 miles
• →St. Rt. 200 AS to 49th Ave AS: 6.5 miles
• →49th Ave AS to Land Bridge AS: 3.9 miles
• →Land Bridge AS to Finish: 6.7 miles

Aid stations are stocked with soda, pickles, pickle pops, gummy worms, mustard packets, Gu's, chips, cookies, salt tabs, produce, electrolytes, hot food, and coffee. Glow-up lights and fun gear are provided for night miles.

What is included in registration swag?

• →Shirt
• →Hat
• →Pint glass
• →Beer opener
• →Pins
• →Stickers
• →Bag

Additional swag including jacket, quarter-zip, and joggers are available as add-ons. Extra merchandise is available at Bonfire ↗.

What awards are given?

Overall Awards: Top 4 Male and Female receive wooden trophy artwork crafted by Wicked Skins

Finisher Awards:

• →50 Mile: Finisher Plaque
• →100 Mile: Belt Buckle

What are the pacer rules?

• →50 Mile: No pacers allowed (exception: runners 60+ or with special needs may have a pacer at any time)
• →100 Mile: Pacers may join after mile 50; runners 60+ or with special needs may have a pacer at any time

What drop bag options are available?

Drop bags are collected at the start. Locations include:

• →50 & 100 Milers: 49th Avenue AS and Pruitt Trailhead AS
• →100 Milers only: Ross Prairie AS

Bags must be labeled with the Aid Station name and runner's name on duck tape and should be no larger than a standard drawstring bag.

What course maps and resources are available?

• →CalTopo: Caltopo ↗
• →Strava: Strava ↗
• →UltraPacer: Ultrapacer ↗
• →Garmin Connect: Garmin ↗
• →AllTrails: Alltrails ↗
• →Guidebook and Rules: Google ↗

What camping options are available?

• →Santos Campground (near start/finish): 25 sites with power & water hookups for RVs, trailers, and tents; bathhouse and dump station available at Floridastateparks ↗
• →Ross Prairie Campground (near Ross Prairie AS & St. Rd. 200 AS): 14 sites with 30/50-amp electrical and potable water hookups; pavilions, dump station, bathhouse at Floridastateparks ↗
• →Shangri-La Campgrounds (not on course, primitive): 24 pull-through sites, no electricity/water; good for equestrians at Floridastateparks ↗

What is the 2026 Skunk Ape Trail Series?

The 2026 Skunk Ape Trail Series includes the Skunk Ape's Revenge, the Skunk Ape 100 Mile, the Skunk Ape Night Run, and the Wild Boar Night Run. Completing all four events earns participants a 2026 Jacket.

What are the top performances from previous years?

100 Mile Men:

• →2025: Mark Gilman (52) — 24:45:41
• →2024: Edwin Martin (23) — 27:41:34

100 Mile Women:

• →2025: Shea Frederick (39) — 21:46:59
• →2025: Andrew Kelly (28) — 22:10:14