Painted Horse
Urban Ultra
February 17, 2024 (2025 date tbd)
Downtown Square
Ocala, Florida
This is Shae’s race! It is a low-key, self-supported urban adventure run. It is not a race. If you are aiming to set a course record or beat your previous 50k time, this is not the event for you. However, if you like signing up for dumb events, running around strange places with a list of turn-by-turn directions, and taking pictures of painted horses, this is your jam!
This ultra is navigation heavy. It is not a race; it is an adventure, sightseeing trip, and scavenger hunt. There is no time limit, take all the time you need. There may be some water drops and special treats along the way, but don’t plan on this event being supported.
There are about 40ish painted horses that you'll see over the 50k(ish) miles. Most are gorgeous works of art, some are lovely tributes painted by students and teachers, and one is a hilarious salute to capitalism.
Two Prairies Ultra
March 15, 2025
Pat’s Island Trailhead
Ocala National Forest, Florida
This is Joe’s event! The Run starts at the Pat’s Island Trailhead in the Ocala National Forest just outside of Salt Springs. It takes you across some fo the most scenic and oldest sections of the Florida Trail. During the run you will get to see the beautiful Juniper and Hopkins Prairies in the Juniper Wilderness Area. This area is host to abundant wildlife, rare plants, and amazing history.
It offers a 50k and a 30k. The 50k course is two out and back runs; the first is 17.6 roundtrip and the second is 14.2 for a total of 31.8 miles.