Race Details
A Premier 100-Mile & 100-Furlongs Trail Race
Western States Qualifier | Trail Sisters Approved
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.
Race Day – Saturday, Jan. 16 - Sunday, Jan 17.
Gates Open: 5:00 AM. Pre-Race Meeting: 6:45 AM
• 100-Mile Race
6 loops of 16.8 miles
Cut-off: 32 hours (WSER qualifying cut-off is 30 hours)
100M Race Start: 7:00 AM
3 fully staffed aid stations. Each station is a full-service location with hot and cold food and beverages.
South Loop AS M 3.3 and MM 8.5
Metal Mark Pond AS = MM 13.4
Middle Lake AS = MM .05
Access to drop bags every loop
Belt buckle for all finishers
WSER lottery ticket for sub-30-hour finishers
Course Map Links:
CalTopo
AllTrails
Garmin
• 100 Furlongs (12.5 miles)
A single abbreviated loop based on the 100-mile course
A great option for those looking to experience the trail without committing to the ultra distance
2 fully staffed aid stations. South Loop AS = MM 4.4, Metal Mark AS = MM 9.1
100 Furlongs Race Start: 10:00 AM
Travel Info:
Colt Creek State Park is conveniently located:
~1 hour 5 minutes from Tampa International Airport (TPA)
~1 hour 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Additional Info:
Visit our WEBSITE for more details and to download the race handbook.
Parking
Runner Parking:
Parking for runners is scattered throughout four areas in the park. RVs are only permitted in the RV campground. If you do not secure a reservation in the RV campground, please DO NOT plan to bring one to the race.
• AREA A:
Middle Lake Day Use Area: Mile 0.5 on the course. Car access and canopies are allowed. Cars should pull in “nose first” along the tree line and may set up canopies directly behind the vehicle. Larger “sleep vans” or Sprinter-type vehicles can park in the equestrian trailer parking lot. No open flames permitted. Propane heaters/grills are allowed.
• AREA B:
Primitive Group Camping: Mile 5.5 on the course. Tents/Canopies only (No access to a car). You may set up tents and/or canopies anywhere in the campground along the race course. (The course runs directly through it.) Cars should be parked in the parking area and/or along the road. Campfires are permitted in the firepits provided (unless there is a countywide burn ban). Propane heaters/grills allowed.
• AREA C:
Open grass lot across from Mac Lake: Mile 16.5 on the course. Car access and canopies are allowed directly behind vehicle. This area is a great option for uncrewed runners. The first row of cars will park “nose in” towards the tree line. The 2nd and 3rd rows will park “nose to nose”, and the 4th row will park “nose in” along the tree line. You may set up chairs and a table behind your car and can crew yourself directly out of your car. The course passes directly by this parking lot and is only 0.2 miles from the finish line. Crews can easily walk over to the start/finish. No open flames are permitted. Propane heaters/grills allowed.
• AREA D:
Paved Path at the Start/Finish area. Canopies and crew areas may be set up along the paved path…AFTER the pavilion. If you are setting up on Friday, you may park in the paved parking lot to unload and set up your crew area. However, on Saturday, EVERY car must be parked in the designated grass parking areas across the street from the pavilion. If you are setting up on Saturday morning, you must carry/cart your supplies to the crewing area. The race course does NOT go by your car. No open flames are permitted in the parking area or along the path. Propane heaters/grills are allowed.
⁕ Please note: We are NOT allowed to park cars in the paved lot during the race. This lot must remain open to the public and registered campers who are visiting the park. Please make sure your friends, family, crew, pacers, etc., are aware of this policy. All non-runners must park completely off the road, on the left side of the road, and walk to your spectator/crew areas.
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 the packet pickup and the pre-race meeting on Friday. There is very important information presented, and parking passes are issued. However, if you cannot make it before 7 pm on Friday, race day packet pickup is available from 5:15 am to 6:30 am.
⁕100 Furlongs participants - Your bibs and shirts will only be available on Saturday from 9:15 am to 10:00 am, but you are welcome to join the festivities on Friday.
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. Click on the pacer waiver link below to register.
Local Hotels
Roadstar Hotel Zephyrhills - 12.7 miles
Quality Inn Zephyrhills - 12.7 miles
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Zephyrhills - 13.7 miles
Hampton Inn Dade City - Zephyrhills - 15.4 miles
Suburban Studios Lakeland North I-4 - 16.3 miles
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lakeland West - 16.9 miles
Comfort Inn & Suites Lakeland North I-4 - 16.9 miles
Travelodge by Wyndham Lakeland - 17.0 miles
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lakeland - 17.1 miles
Quality Inn Lakeland North - 17.3 miles
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Lakeland - 17.3 miles
WoodSpring Suites Lakeland - 17.3 miles
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lakeland - 17.5 miles
Motel 6 Lakeland - 17.5 miles
Rollover Policy
The Long Haul 100 does not have a refund policy. Rollover credit will be accepted on a sliding scale based on how far out from race day you complete the process.
90 days out or more = 65% credit
30-89 days out = 50% credit
10-29 days out = 35% credit
0-9 days out = No credit
Rollovers may only be used one time; you may not defer a rollover credit.
If you receive a rollover credit, you will still need to register for the race the following year. The credit is NOT an automatic entry. When you register, your credit will be waiting for you at checkout.
No other means will be accepted or acknowledged.
Refunds are not permitted under any circumstances. Please do not ask us to break our policy.
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors!
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SILO - The Ultimate Gear Bag
HYK Energy Hydration
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Event's current local time: 7:50 PM ET
