Festivus 100/50 Miler Trail Run

There are 2 free-standing bathrooms on the course, with running water, a sink and a mirror. A porta potty is also added. A large pavilion has several picnic tables and 2 BBQ grills. The huge parking lot is about 100 feet from the start/finish line.

• Campground Aid Station area: a few porta potties and a free-standing bathroom.
• A WalMart is 2 miles from the trailhead.

This is a CUPLESS race. Bring a handheld water bottle or hydration pack.

Main aid station (start/finish line)

Water, Skratch (orange and lemon lime), and hot food: bacon, cheese quesadillas, vegan chili, burgers, and brats or sausage links. Chorizo and eggs breakfast burritos are also offered, and additional food such as pizza may be ordered from partners. Typical aid station snacks and drinks are available.

Campground aid station (4-mile mark)

Fully stocked, with hot food.

Hydration station (2-mile mark)

Unmanned, with an igloo of water replenished throughout the day.

Parking is available in the main lot, a few hundred feet from the start/finish line. There is no vehicle parking inside the complex this year, so you will need to transport your gear from the lot to Runners Village. Tents and canopies can be set up along the racecourse. Reserved areas near the start/finish line are first come, first served.

• 100 and 50 milers can begin setting up Friday between 4pm and 6pm, or at 5:30 am Saturday, in the main pavilion area.
• 35 and 14 milers can set up canopies after 7 am, once the 100/50 miler start has passed.

There are 10 campsites in the Hammock Campground, located about halfway around the loop. The course runs through them, and an aid station is also at the campground. Sombrero Running Events has reserved 9 of the sites.

• Sites cost $30 for the weekend.
• You must reserve the site for the whole weekend through Sombrero Running Events.
• Sites are confirmed on a first-pay basis.

This race is Trail Sister Approved.

Finishers of the 100 miler within the time limit receive a custom, one-of-a-kind Festivus Buckle. Everyone receives a custom medal. Overall awards are given, including Masters divisions, and the Slow A$$ Award goes to the DFL (last finisher).

Sponsors provide additional giveaways, and race director Mike is known for giving away random items at no cost to runners.

A portion of the proceeds benefits the Friends of Florida State Forest, which helps maintain the trails, and the Sombrero Outreach Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the Jacksonville area.

• 100 milers can have a pacer after 50 miles.
• Runners over 60 years old can have a pacer at any time.
• Only 1 pacer at a time.
• No pacers for the 14, 35 or 50-mile distances, because the permit requires minimizing impact to the trail.
• Pacer exceptions are decided by the Race Director case by case.

• 100 miler: 38 hours
• 50 miler: 38 hours
• 35 miler: 18 hours
• 14 miler: 8 hours

• Runners starting a new loop after 5pm must have a headlamp.
• Course markings will be clear and illuminated.
• Drop-downs are allowed (e.g., from 100 miler to 50 miler), but no awards are given for dropped divisions.

The race follows a strict #wontgetlost policy. Race director Mike Martinez (Sober Sombrero Runner) ensures the course is heavily marked for your safety.