Long Haul 100 Ultramarathon

A premier 100-mile and 100-furlongs running event and Western States Qualifying Race. Join us in beautiful, wild Florida for the Long Haul 100, a race designed for both first-timers and seasoned ultrarunners. This is more than a race — it’s a journey through one of Florida’s most diverse and scenic state parks…Colt Creek State Park in Lakeland. During the race, you may spot alligators, otters, gopher tortoises, and fox squirrels along the course. Earn your ticket to the Western States Lottery by finishing Florida’s only qualifier!
Ready for your next Long Haul? Come run with us and discover what makes this Florida Ultramarathon a bucket-list experience.
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.
SATURDAY
Gates Open: 5:00 am
Pre-race Meeting: 6:45 am
Race start: 7:00 am
Other Details:
The course is 6 x 16.8 mile loops. There are 3 fully staffed 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.
Packet Pick Up:
Packet Pick-Up for the 100 miler is Friday, Jan 15, 2027, from 2 pm -7 pm at the pavilion near Mac Lake in Colt Creek State Park. There will be an optional pre-race meeting at 5:00 pm on Friday, followed by a pizza & pasta dinner. Please make every effort to be at packet pickup and the pre-race meeting on Friday. There is very important information presented and parking passes are issued.
100 Furlongs participants - You may pick up your packet on Saturday from 9:15 am - 10:00 am.
Pacer Information:
Runners may have a pacer join them after loop 3. Anyone 60 years old or older may have a pacer at any time. All pacers must sign a waiver. This waiver can be found on our website.
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