The Hog Waller!
The Hog Waller will be at the Barr Street Trailhead at the Little Big Econ State Forest and I'm excited to bring you back to the trails alongside the Econlockhatchee River. The forest provides a crucial source of protection for wetlands and associated natural communities within the floodplains of the Econlockhatchee and St. Johns rivers. Other natural communities include wet prairie, pine flatwoods, sandhill and scrub.
The original race in 2020 put on by Amy Guevara really impacted a lot of runners from first timers to trail veterans. It's an absolute honor to have this return.
Location: Little Big Econ State Forest: Barr Street Trailhead 951 Barr St, Oviedo, FL 32765
Start Time: 7am
Why the Hog Waller?
Wild pigs have long thrived in the semi tropics of central Florida. When a group of these tusked tenacious critters gets together, they’re known as a sounder. They can be seen running along the black water banks dodging gators, and cooling in their muddy wallows under the cabbage palms. Just like all of us out there on the trails as we are meandering our way from loop to loop to loop!
Did you know: The wild hog (Sus scrofa) is also called feral hog, wild boar, or wild pig. This species is not native to Florida. However, resident populations have existed here for hundreds of years – they may have been introduced by Spanish explorer Hernando DeSoto as early as 1539.
Race Details
Distance: 5 Mile, 25k, 50k
Aid Stations: The primary Aid Station will be at the Start/Finish Line Hub. Bring your friends, bring your family, or even bring your ex! It’s going to be a great time out at the hub!
The hub will be stocked with Soda, Pickles, Gummy Bears.. or worms..idk, one of them, Chips, M & Ms, PB & J,, Cookies, Produce, some brand of powder electro's. Later on in the day we will start grilling up some hot dogs and burgers too! We will also provide band-aids and women hygiene products in a plastic box at the hub.
The Course
The course will consist of laps around a 5 Mile loop. Run on a beautiful and well-maintained single-track section of the Florida Trail in Oviedo, FL alongside one of the finest blackwater rivers Florida has to offer. With little elevation gain and practically zero technical sections the Hog Waller is a perfect race for a first ultra or those looking to set a new PR.
This beautiful section of trail is home to many different types of wildlife; we often encounter wild boar, the gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, snakes and alligators.
Course Markings
We will have Reflective Tape with PINK flagging and a few of those “turn here” signs. I know we all love an adventure, but, maybe not an unplanned one. So hey, if you don't see PINK... you may want to rethink. :)
Awards
Top Overall Male & Female: We will have some custom home awards for the Top FOUR male and female!
Overall: We will have some awesome Hog Waller hats for y'all when you cross that finish line.
Stickers: As always, get ready for some fun and awesome stickers at the Hog Waller! We will also some special "The Return Year" commemorative stickers too!
Restrooms
We will have two Port-o-Potties on site! I know we all love them so much.
Trail Sisters Approved Race
Skunk Ape Events is a come one, come all atmosphere. It doesn’t matter what pace you run, your size and shape, experience level. Whether you run the entire race, walk the whole thing, or crash and burn. What does matter is that you are experiencing a valuable and enjoyable time on the trails, surrounded by those who are supportive and empowering.
Trail Sisters was created to constitute for an equitable outdoors both recreationally and throughout the industry. Female voice and representation are essential in the future of our outdoors, impacting the role we play both on and off the trails.
To break through long-standing barriers, Trail Sisters generates educational content and resources, while fostering an inspirational community that encourages self-advocacy and life-long friendships.
American Trail Running Association
This event adheres to the ATRA standards in regards to safety, accurately measured and marked course, provide timely results, and awards. We follow the standards of Leave No Trace and being environmentally friendly, as well as, a strong effort on clean-up and trail maintenance.
ITRA and the IAU
This event stands by the guidelines of the International Trail Running Association and the International Association of Ultrarunners. We follow the same mission to give a voice to trail runners from all continents to promote trail running throughout the world and defend its ethical values.
Event's current local time: 3:52 PM ET
