Savannah Sultry Swamp Run
About the race
The SSSR is exactly what you would expect on coastal Georgia at the end of July. The air is so thick with moisture you can cut it with a knife and wear it like a long, heavy, soggy shawl.
You'll get no relief from the heat and humidity on this run. Snakes, alligators, horse flies, angry fiddler crabs and an occasional ragged, rabid looking raccoon add to the adventure.
Afterparty and awards
Stay a while and wait for awards. There will be a waterslide from Richmond Hill Bounce and Slide to wash away the tears, lots of new friends, adult snow cones, and kid snow cones.
Oggechee River Keeper
Dr Checo will be on hand to give info and a homebrew.
Race location and proceeds
Race location: Savannah Ogeechee Canal, 681 Fort Argyle Rd, Savannah, GA 31419.
Proceeds from the race go toward the Savannah Ogeechee Canal museum and preservation of the trails. What we do is only a small portion of what needs to be done.
Race rules
Course
- Be kind: leave world problems outside of the event.
- Leave no trace: clean up after yourself.
- Do not disturb the wildlife: we are visiting their home.
- No course cutting. If you inadvertently cut the course, you must go back and complete the part you missed prior to crossing the timing mat. You cannot go off of mileage on your watch. Otherwise you will be given a DQ.
The course
20K
10K
5K
This is a technical trail through a historic Georgia swamp. There is sand, roots, more roots, some boardwalk, and palm sections. If it rains, there is mud and likely standing water to run through. The trail is a mixture of single track and narrow boardwalks, at times slick.
Trail conditions
This is a technical trail through a historic Georgia swamp. There is sand, roots, more roots, some boardwalk, and palm sections.
If it rains, there is mud and likely standing water to run through.
- Mixture of single track and narrow boardwalks, at times slick.
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Savannah
Savannah is a city and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, founded in 1733 on the Savannah River. It is the oldest city in the state, a former colonial capital, and an important Atlantic seaport known for its cobblestone streets and historic buildings. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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