8-Hours of Berm
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8-Hours of Berm
The 8-Hours of Berm is an 8 hour timed ruck event held on August 15, 2026 at the Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, FL (10660 SW State Rd 200). The event runs on the Berm Loop section of the Skunk Ape 100 Mile course through longleaf pine flatwoods, oak hammocks, and dry prairie. The course features cleared fire lines with stretches of deep sand, overgrown forest roads, exposed sections, and some singletrack; elevation gain is listed as +135'.
The format specifies no DNFs and no cutoffs. The event uses lap running on a loop of approximately 6.5 miles and permits self crewing; a designated area will accommodate 10x10 tents for athletes to manage their own aid. The trailhead includes a bathhouse and campground facilities that support on site camping. The campground has 14 sites with 30 and 50 amp electrical pedestals, potable water hookups, picnic pavilions, a dump station, and a bathhouse.
A rucking division is offered with weight checks at check in. Minimum dry pack weights are 20 pounds for women, 20 pounds for men under 150 pounds, and 30 pounds for men 150 pounds and over; dry weight excludes food, water, and worn gear. Packs must be backpacks or rucks worn on the back, carried for the entire event, and may not be handed off or shared. The event is organized by Combat Racing Events; registration closes August 8, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
