Additional Results Standings
2024 Results with Splits: https://www.time2run.net/resources/CR2/2024_Circle_Of_The_Dragon_with_Splits.pdf
Most Loops/Distance 2024 - Addison Hendricks - Pensacola, FL (13 loops).
Shea Scarborough - Meridian, MS was the first of 3 women to complete 9 loops.
King of the Loop - Zach Vogt - Hattiesburg, MS 2024 Loop 1 31:05.
Queen of the Loop - Shea Scarborough - Meridian, MS 2024 Loop 1 46:07
2025 Results with Splits: https://www.time2run.net/resources/CR2/2025_Circle_Of_The_Dragon_Results.pdf
The male distance record was raised to 15 loops (69 miles in 11:52:31) - Jason Carr and the female distance record was raised to 12 loops (55.2 miles) Lindsey Burton during the 2025 race. While Jason's extra loop to make 15 loops completed was an amazing feat, it was a separate milestone from the race which ended at 14 loops completed in 2025. However, the fact that Jason was able to complete a 15th loop, led us to adapt longest/fastest rule for all future events.
2024 Post Race
In the News
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Information
NEW FOR 2026 - Turtle Level.
Turtle Level is a 2 loop only division. It is a separate from the Circle of The Dragon Endurance division. In the Turtle division, you only run 2 loops (9.2 miles). There is no option for continuing beyond 2 loops. There is also no option to drop down to this division from the main Circle of the Dragon division. Your time will end at 2 loops. This division is designed for those who haven't worked up to the higher distances, or simply want to participate and see what the fuss is about. Ideal for younger runners and for older runners who don't want to take on the high distances.
ALSO NEW FOR 2026.
After seeing 2 finishers achieve 14 loops in 2025, and one who continued on to make a 15th loop. The Overall winner will now be determined by most loops-fastest in 12 hours. For Example, if we have multiple runners reach 14 loops (64.4 miles) under 12 hours, the runners can continue to attempt extra loops. If the leader bows out at 14 and the next runner completes a 15th loop, that runner will be declared the winner. However, if that runner fails to complete the 15th loop under 12 hours, the first runner than made it to 14 completed loops will be the winner. This will be the model going forward for the event. Also, in the event multiple runners complete a 15th loop, the same rule will apply till the clock reaches 12 hours.
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All participants will run a 4.6 Mile loop course from the Bonita Lakes boat landing around the big lake on the Jeep trail road. The only aid station is at the start of the loop, but we will have a UTV roving the course as the day wears on to offer assistance for anyone who may need a refill or medical assistance. We will provide food, drinks, snacks, GU and Tail Wind. All participants must bring a water bottle, hydration pack or some sort of container and we will provide the liquid. All participants are expected to bring wrappers and used gel packs and such back to the check point for disposal. Participants will build miles over the course of the event to achieve milestone awards. Once you achieve a milestone, you will get that award unless you achieve the next level milestone. As you collect milestones your award will grow, and if you complete 64.4 miles in 12 hours, you will achieve Dragon level.
The Overall male award is for the first male and female to reach the most completed loops for male or female in a particular year.
Also, we will award the fastest loop by a male or female for the race if the current loop records are broken. Currently the male record for the loop is Zach Vogt (31:05) and Shea Scarborough (46:07) both set in year one of the race.
The longest distance records stand at 15 loops (69 miles) Jason Carr in 2025 and Lindsey Burton in 2025 at 12 loops (55.2 miles). Time2Run Race Timing will be recording splits for each lap.
Course Map: https://routes.rungoapp.com/route/VWJMElM8Zx
Schedule of Events
Friday May 9th Early Packet Pickup 4pm - 7pm at Bonita Lakes Park
Saturday May 10th Race Day Packet Pickup 5:00am - 5:55am. Race begins at 6am
Additional Information
All participants will start at 6am. The course will remain open for 12 hours. At 6pm, the course will close. This event features a 4.6 mile loop with rolling and increasingly challenging hills over the course of multiple laps. There will be one aid station, at the Start/Finish location of each loop.
Runners must provide their own hydration bottle/container. Water and Tailwind will be provided by the organizers at the Start/Finish area to refill bottle/containers. All gel packs, wrappers and trash should be carried back to the Start/Finish area to be disposed in appropriate trash containers.
Food will be provided during the day as well as snacks and refreshments. This course is deceivingly hard if you run 1 loop. Each loop the difficulty will compound and eventually you will defeat it or the Dragon Loop will wear you out.
Pace yourself. The pace calculator says this can be achieved at an 11:11 mile pace. You can bank time early, but a miscalculation of pace early will be your undoing in the later stages of the race. You may want to slowly build through the day.
Venue
Bonita Lakes Park is a picturesque setting and the home of the Great Scorpion Trail Run. While this event will not be held on single track trails, you will enjoy easy footing and great views during your run.
Awards
NEW FOR 2026 - 2 Loops Only - Turtle Level. The medals for this division are unique to the division and not the same medal as the main race.
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While we welcome runners of all experience levels, the Circle of the Dragon division is designed with the more experienced ultra runner in mind. All participants must complete 4 laps on the Dragon Loop to receive an award of any kind. To be eligible for the fastest loop award, you will have to achieve the lowest milestone award, Rabbit. (See chat below how the levels of milestone awards can be achieved throughout the day.)
Complete the distance and collect all 6 milestones, and you will earn the topper for your award set and the right to stand in the Circle of The Dragon.
Open Division:
Longest Distance Male (or fastest to 14 loops completed)
Longest Distance Female or fastest to 14 loops completed)
Fastest Loop Male (must reach at least Rabbit level to qualify)
Fastest Loop Female (must reach at least Rabbit level to qualify)
Milestone Awards
Level 1: Rabbit - Participants completing 4 laps (18.4 Miles)
Level 2: Deer - Participants completing 6 laps (27.6 Miles)
Level 3: Hawk - Participants completing 8 laps (36.8 Miles)
Level 4: Wolf - Participants completing 10 laps (46 Miles)
Level 5: Bear - Participants completing 12 laps (55.2 Miles)
Level 6: Dragon - Participants completing 14 laps (64.4 Miles)
Patch
All participants will receive the exclusive Circle Of The Dragon 12 Hr Endurance Run patch free. Additional patches will be available for purchase
Shirt
Each runner will receive the official race shirt and swag bag.
Timing
All runners will be timed by RFID Chip Timing and each spit will be recorded as well as eventual finishing time.
Sponsors
Magnolia Beverage Company provides all sodas, water and beer. They are also our title sponsor and have been a great partner since year 1 of the race.
Our Charity
Care Lodge in Meridian supports women and children who are victims of domestic violence. We hope the awareness and contribution our race affords us to make a small difference int he lives of those who are helped by Care Lodge.
Event's current local time: 10:51 PM CT
