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RUN WILD IN THE EVERGLADES!
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WINNING TIMES—INAUGURAL RUNNING
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50 Mile Winners |
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Men's
Michele Graglia 8:18:27 |
Women's
Claudia Shelhorn 11:46:45 |
50 Kilometer Winners |
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| Men's LeRand Dixon 6:57:42 |
Women's Carol Neckel 7:35:04 |
25 Kilometer Winners |
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| Men's Andy Nesheim 2:02:03 |
Women's Sara Coy 2:34:58 |
EXCITEMENT!!
Are you an ultra-runner? Half-marathoner? These races have a place for you! Join us in Copeland, FL, for the inaugural EVERGLADES ULTRAS trail races at Fakahatchee Strand. This is the Real Deal, Folks!The Fakahatchee is an amazing and diverse park located just south of “Alligator Alley” in the Florida Everglades. It is the largest state park in Florida, and features a wide variety of Everglades habitats—bald cypress swamp lowlands, grassland prairie, tropical hardwood hammocks and pine rock lands. The park features the largest selection of species of orchids and bromeliads on the continent, Florida panther, black bear, deer, alligator, bobcat, Everglades mink, diamondback terrapin and water fowl and migratory birds too numerous to count. Its groves of native royal palms are the largest in the state and the only place in the world where bald cypress and royal palm share the forest canopy.
Runners will see it all, traveling along old logging “trams”--trails preserved and maintained for access to various sections of the park. Aid stations will be carefully placed along the route, which has been designed to include views of the great diversity of the Fakahatchee. A special swamp tour and other activities are being planned on race day for runners’ guests.
The Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is a Florida treasure, protected with great care and attention to detail. To preserve its pristine nature, registered runners will be limited to 250.
What: Three distinct trail races of 50 miles and 50 kilometers (31 miles) and 25 kilometers (15.6 miles). The races are fully aid-station supported.
Where: The entrance to Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is located in Copeland, FL on State Route 29, fifteen miles south of Exit 80 on Interstate 75 (“Alligator Alley”), and 2.5 miles north of US 41, “Tamiami Trail”. Everglades City is five miles south of the park entrance on Route 29. "Fakahatchee Strand" is approximately 1 ¾ hour’s drive from downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012. The 50 mile race start is at 6:00am; cut-off is 8:30pm. The 50 kilometer race begins at 7:00am, with cut-off at 4:30pm. The 25 kilometer race begins at 8:30am with a 2:30pm finish cut-off time. A required orientation meeting will take place before each race.
Support/Food: Full aid stations throughout the course. Runner drop bags allowed at strategic locations. Specific details to be announced.
Facilities: No camping is allowed within Fakahatchee State Park, but camping, motels, cottages and B&B’s are located in the area. Same for restaurants and convenience stores. See the “Hotels” page for suggestions.