Two Prairies Ultra
About the race
This is a free fat ass ultra with 50K and 30K options, and there is no registration fee. Parking is limited and the wilderness environment is unique, so participation will be capped at 50.
The run starts at the Pat's Island Trailhead in the Ocala Nation Forest, just outside Salt Springs, and crosses some of the oldest sections of the Florida Trail. Runners see the Juniper and Hopkins Prairies in the Juniper Wilderness area, which hosts abundant wildlife, rare plants, and amazing history.
Getting to the trailhead
From the intersection of SR40 and SR19, drive north 5.9 miles on SR19, turn left onto Forest Road 46, continue 2.2 miles on the dirt road to the trailhead on the right.
Please carpool if possible.
About the Florida Trail
The Florida Trail (FT) is a 1,500-mile trail that extends from the Big Cypress National Preserve at the edge of the Everglades in south Florida to Gulf Islands National Seashore on Santa Rosa Island in the Florida panhandle. The trail is used by thru-hikers, day hikers, trail runners, and for events like this one.
The FT is made possible by the work of the Florida Trail Association (FTA) and thousands of volunteer hours. FTA relies on donations from trail users to sustain this volunteer work.
Participants are encouraged to donate to support these efforts and help keep the trail protected and maintained for years to come (minimum suggested donation per participant: $25).
Did not start (DNS) policy
Combat Racing's free Fat Ass events have extremely limited capacity and typically maintain a waitlist. A runner who registers and fails to attend without notifying the race director prevents another runner from participating.
UltraSignup allows runners to withdraw up to seven (7) days before the event without receiving a DNS. Runners who need to withdraw after that time should contact the race director as soon as possible.
Consequences
- Two (2) DNS results at Combat Racing free events may make you ineligible to register for future free Combat Racing events.
- The race director may also consider a documented pattern of repeated DNSs at other free, limited-entry Florida events when determining eligibility.
Exceptions may be made at the sole discretion of the race director for extraordinary circumstances.
Cancellation policy
Runners may withdraw up to seven (7) days before the event without receiving a DNS. Later withdrawals should contact the race director as soon as possible.
The course
50K
30K
The course is two out and back runs. The first run goes south to Juniper Springs Recreation area, returns to the start point, and then goes north. The 30K route runs only the south half of the course.
Location
City insight: Fort Mccoy
Fort McCoy is an unincorporated community in Marion County, north-central Florida, United States, located northeast of Ocala between the towns of Sparr and Eureka. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area and sits just north of Silver Springs. The humid subtropical climate brings hot, wet summers and mild winters, so late autumn through early spring is the best time to race.
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