DARK ANCHOR — NEW LOCATION
The Dark Anchor Ultramarathon is moving to a new port.
Our shipwreck won’t be at the old dock this year — we’re hauling anchor and setting up at:
Jekyll Island
210 S Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527-0935
The new course still delivers all the miles of madness you signed up for — wide trails, loops under the stars, and that creeping feeling that time doesn’t exist anymore.
Bring your cooler. Bring your crew. Bring whatever keeps you awake when the night goes long. The anchor may have moved, but the spirit is the same: wild, sleepless, and full-blast Yeti energy.
Course Magic
The Dark Anchor course is built for going far.
- Highly runnable from the first step to the last.
- Zero elevation change — no climbs, no descents, just you and the miles.
- Smooth surface that keeps you moving steady through the night.
- Perfect for chasing distance and seeing how deep you can dig.
Full details, maps, and live tracking here:View on ultraPacer
This is where you test yourself. No excuses— just the clock, the course, and the anchor pulling you into the long dark.
LODGING
All Yetis get a special discount for lodging right along the course — no long drives, no wasted miles. Sleep, run, repeat.
Book your spot here. Spots are limited. Grab yours before they vanish.
The Basics
- Start: Friday, 6:00 AM
- Course Closes: Saturday, 4:00 PM
- Time Limit: 34 Hours of Possibility
Choose Your Adventure
- 100 Miles
- 80 Miles
- 100K
- 50K
- 25K
Anchored in Each Other
Dark Anchor Runner Quotes
"Throughout my day, one thing kept me going. Every minute I was on the course, I was part of a community. This community is the most accepting, friendly and cohesive that I've ever been a part of. The Yeti Trail Runners provided much needed motivation throughout the day. Every fellow runner on course offered a reciprocal smile and bit of encouragement. This is what kept me going. Being a part of this group of people, out there running miles. My goal was 50K. Some ran 100 plus miles. But we were all in it together. All shapes, all sizes and all abilities. This community of runners got me to 50K. I can only hope my own smile and encouragement helped someone else reach their goal. I am a Yeti Trail Runner. I ran Yeti far. I cannot wait till Dark Anchor 2026. See you all soon, and I'll bring some Fireball!"
DISTANCE SPECIAL AWARDS
100 Miles, 80 Miles, 100K, 50K & 25K
No DNFs Here - Every step counts, every distance celebrated. This is your chance to push beyond known limits without the weight of failure. Times recorded from 25K upward!
Race Timing
ZEN ARCADE TIMING provides professional chip timing for all YETI TRAIL RUNNERS events. From hourly races to 200-milers, their advanced systems ensure:
- Precise timing accuracy
- Real-time tracking
- Up-to-date advanced displays
- Live lap counting and splits
The Meaning Behind Dark Anchor
"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure."
- An anchor with "Refuse to sink" isn't about being held down
- It's about holding firm to hope
- It's about refusing to let struggles stop your progress
- It's about community lifting each other toward goals
The Yeti Spirit
This event embodies the heart of ultra running:
- Community over competition
- Progress over perfection
- Support over solitude
- Hope over fear
Come anchor your soul in possibility. Whether you're reaching for your first ultra or your hundredth, this is where determination meets community and every lap brings you closer to what you thought impossible. #RefuseToSink
Event's current local time: 9:27 PM ET
