Long Haul 100
- Date Sat 13th January 2024
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Lakeland, Florida
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Long Haul 100, taking place on Saturday, January 13, 2024, in the stunning Colt Creek State Park, Lakeland, Florida. This premier running event features both a challenging 100-mile race and a 100-furlong (12.5 miles) option, making it perfect for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike!
As a Western States Qualifying Race, the Long Haul 100 promises an unforgettable adventure through Florida's beautiful wilderness. Runners will traverse picturesque trails, encountering breathtaking scenery that includes longleaf pine flatwoods, lush cypress domes, and wide-open vistas. The park is also home to diverse wildlife, including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and even American alligators! With a fast and flat course consisting of 6 loops of 16.6 miles, participants will have access to three fully manned aid stations and their drop bags every loop. All finishers of the 100-mile race will receive a coveted belt buckle, and those who finish in under 30 hours will earn a ticket into the WSER lottery. Join us for an amazing day of running, camaraderie, and the beauty of Florida!
As a Western States Qualifying Race, the Long Haul 100 promises an unforgettable adventure through Florida's beautiful wilderness. Runners will traverse picturesque trails, encountering breathtaking scenery that includes longleaf pine flatwoods, lush cypress domes, and wide-open vistas. The park is also home to diverse wildlife, including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, and even American alligators! With a fast and flat course consisting of 6 loops of 16.6 miles, participants will have access to three fully manned aid stations and their drop bags every loop. All finishers of the 100-mile race will receive a coveted belt buckle, and those who finish in under 30 hours will earn a ticket into the WSER lottery. Join us for an amazing day of running, camaraderie, and the beauty of Florida!
Organiser's Description
A premier 100-mile and 100-furlongs running event and Western States Qualifying Race. Great for first-timers and veterans alike! Come run our race and see beautiful, wild Florida!
Big News.The Long Haul 100 has moved! The 2024 race will be held in Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL. The Colt Creek State Park features beautiful trails maintained by the park staff. Runners will travel through "longleaf pine flatwoods, thick cypress domes, and open vistas. This park is home to many species of plants and animals - including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, American alligators, otters, gopher tortoise, and Shermans fox squirrel". We are still tweaking the course, but it will still be fast and flat. Although change can be very hard, we are confident you will really love the new Long Haul 100 at Colt Creek State Park.
ALL 100 Mile finishers will receive a belt buckle and those who finish in under 30 hours will also earn a ticket into the WSER lottery.
Pre race Meeting: 5:45 am
Race start: 6:00 am
Other Details:
The course will now be 6 x 16.6 mile loops. There are 3 fully manned Aid Stations and access to your drop bags every loop. Course cut-off is 32 hours (To qualify for WSER - 30-hour cut-off).
100 furlongs = 12.5 miles. The course will be an abbreviated loop from the 100 mile race.
Colt Creek State Park is about 1 hr 5 min from the Tampa Airport and 1 hr 25 min from the Orlando Airport.
Big News.The Long Haul 100 has moved! The 2024 race will be held in Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland, FL. The Colt Creek State Park features beautiful trails maintained by the park staff. Runners will travel through "longleaf pine flatwoods, thick cypress domes, and open vistas. This park is home to many species of plants and animals - including bald eagles, white-tailed deer, American alligators, otters, gopher tortoise, and Shermans fox squirrel". We are still tweaking the course, but it will still be fast and flat. Although change can be very hard, we are confident you will really love the new Long Haul 100 at Colt Creek State Park.
ALL 100 Mile finishers will receive a belt buckle and those who finish in under 30 hours will also earn a ticket into the WSER lottery.
Pre race Meeting: 5:45 am
Race start: 6:00 am
Other Details:
The course will now be 6 x 16.6 mile loops. There are 3 fully manned Aid Stations and access to your drop bags every loop. Course cut-off is 32 hours (To qualify for WSER - 30-hour cut-off).
100 furlongs = 12.5 miles. The course will be an abbreviated loop from the 100 mile race.
Colt Creek State Park is about 1 hr 5 min from the Tampa Airport and 1 hr 25 min from the Orlando Airport.
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