Girl Scout Island Ultra

Welcome to the first Official Girl Scout Island Ultramarathon!
We are all here to SUPPORT, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER athletes of all ages to find their potential. while everyone is welcome to participate, we will place emphasis on empowering the strength and perseverance while discovering new challenges for women everywhere.

Savannah, Georgia is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, who established Girl Scouts of the United
States of America in 1912 for girls to be empowered across class, cultural, and ethnic boundaries to
ensure all girls had a place to develop their leadership skills, advocate for themselves and others, and
turn their ambitions into reality. Our goal is to continue that legacy by enabling their athletic possibilities.
So, what better sport to do this than ultrarunning? The race will be held at the exclusive Rose Dhu Island,
home of Camp Low, located in Savannah, GA. (Who knew Girl Scouts owned an island?!) For the first
time ever, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is inviting you to run this beautiful island in support.

Proceeds from this race will support the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Camp Low. All donations though Rough Runners R4R INC will be forwarded to the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia

Event weekend 11/20/26- 11/22/26
Race time cap: 32 hours all distances
Race distances: Feathers 10k, Girl Scout Island Ultra 50k, GSIU 50k Relay, GSIU 100k, GSIU 100 mile
Race start time: All races start on 11/21/26 Feathers 10k, 50k 100k, 100 mile = 8am
50k relay: minimal of 2 people, max 5 people. You may split the laps as you want. The course is a 10k loop./>

Feathers 10K

The Feathers 10k is named after an iconic woman in the running community, Ms. Sherry Feathers. Ms.
Sherry inspires, volunteers, and advocates for many local organizations in the Savannah area, including Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. She will claim that her husband, Reggie, helped instill the act of giving to the community, which she continues to advocate for, and she has passed it to her family as they embrace and continue the "Feathers" legacy.

50k RELAY

Put together a team of 2-5 runners and work together to complete a 50k! 1 person from the team will complete a 10k at a time. When the runner comes in the next person from the team will complete the next 10k. Until the team has completed a total of a 50k. On the last 10k(of the 50K), all team members may run together if they wish to complete this challenge together.

Awards

Awards:
Finisher medals for ALL distances. Buckle for 100 mile finisher
Awards: Top 3 Female and top 3 Male awards for 10k, 50k, 100k, &100mile.
Relay awards. Top team, and Top team under 18.
Swag : gender specific shirts available.
Patch. Anyone that completes the distance they registered for will receive a patch of completion.
GAME CHANGERS RUNNING COMPANY is providing prizes.
10k: top 2 male/female shoes, 3rd male/female gift cards.
50k, 100k 100mile: top male/female gift cards
Top Relay Team: Gooder sunglasses for each.

Directions:

Directions:
Please be advised you will be driving through a very small, quiet neighborhood to get to the island. You MUST follow speed laws and be aware of pedestrians. The bridge to the Island is 1 lane. There will be volunteers to help guide. Be aware of this when entering and leaving the island. Those coming in have the right of way.
Address: Rose Dhu Island Drive. Savannah, GA 31419. Type that in GPS then keep going till you get there. Signage and volunteers will direct you.

Curfew:
No entering Rose Dhu Island past midnight, (you may leave). The gate will close. You may return at 6am.

Camping

Camping:
There is camping available through the Girl Scouts for a small fee. There are cabins, perches and elevated platforms for tents with showers and bathrooms for rent for the weekend. Reservations are first come, first serve. the price include Friday check in - checkout Sunday. You must leave the rental as you entered it. LEAVE NO TRACE. See link for reservations. https://gshg.wufoo.com/forms/race-weekend-lodging-request-a-gs-island-ultra/



Ultra distance participants:
There is no fee for primitive or vehicle camping. The Race Director must be informed 1 week prior to the race of intent to stay on the island on Friday.
10 x 10 Canopy for personal aide in designated areas. Must be secured.
Sorry, No RV’s are allowed on the Island.
Park in designated areas. Those renting may park by their rental, off the course.


Cabins are currently sold out. We will announce if a cabin becomes available.
** There are very mischievous raccoons on the island. Please pack all food in a container that seals securely.

Packet Pick up/ pre-race dinner

Friday 11/20/26 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
GAME CHANGERS RUNNING COMPANY
8872 Ford Ave Richmond Hill GA 31324

FRIDAY @ PASTA DINNER
CAMP LOW 5 PM- 7 PM
1912 Rose Dhu Island Savannah GA 31419

SATURDAY 11/21/26
PRE RACE 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
1912 Rose Dhu Island Savannah GA 31419

PASTA DINNER 5 PM -7 PM - Dinner, FAQ, and PPU
Pasta, marinara, chicken or beef meatballs, garlic bread, salad, camp fire s'mores and lemonade or Tea (see store)
Gluten free and vegan options will be available. * we cannot 100% promise that there will be no cross contamination. Sorry.

Event cancellation/ Refund Policy

Event cancellation:
For extreme weather the race will be rescheduled for 12/11/26- 12/13/26
Race insurance is available for 80% refund insurance through “Spot insurance" on ultrasignup.
Deferrals allowed up to 3 months prior to race, or may transfer for registration price minus fees to another R4R event.
Absolutely no refunds, deferrals, or transfers 3 months prior to race.
Exceptions: military orders, pregnancy, postpartum, breast feeding: For less than 3 months and unable to drop down in distance you may transfer to another R4R race within a year's time period. Please be aware that you may be asked to provide medical, or military documentation.

Aid Station

Aid stations: 2
Same ole suspects will be available. . We do cater to dietary needs but you must make RD aware. For strict allergies, please provide your own food. We do not promise no cross contamination. 100% girl scout cookies will be available at the aid stations. Aid station 2 water, electrolytes, cold snacks, salt tabs. During night hours snacks will be in a protected container that must remain sealed.

This is a CUPLESS RACE. Water and Hydration will be available. We use GU roctane Hydration drink mix.

Medical Tent:
There is a RN on staff for minor injuries only. AED will be on site. Designated private breast feeding accommodations available. Feminine products available at med tent. Absolutely no analgesics will be available from RD or nurse.

Pacers

Pacers must fill out a form, sign a waiver and wear a "Pacer" bib before pacing. Absolutely No one may run on the course without a bib. Pacers will register at the aid station prior to pacing.
Pacers are allowed after 9 laps, A pacer may only run 4 laps at a time then they must sit out a lap. You may have more than 1 pacer. Only 1 pacer with a runner on the course at a time.
Exception: Anyone over 70, or pregnant may have a pacer after 30miles.
Pacers or crew may purchase an all you can eat buffet (aid station food) ticket. 1per person.

Course details

Course:
6.25 mile trail loop.
Non technical, flat course. Occasional root. The course winds through the cabin and perches, So personal aid is easily accessible to those renting

Timing:
The event is chip timed. The course is measured at 6.25 miles via walking wheel. Runners must pass over the timing mat with a timing chip each lap.
10k- 1 lap
50k - 5 laps
100k - 10 laps
100mile 16 laps

Event's current local time: 1:41 AM ET