8-Hours of Berm
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8-Hours of Berm (August 14, 2027)
The event is an 8-hour timed ruck held at the Ross Prairie Trailhead near Dunnellon, FL. The course uses the Berm Loop section of the Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run corridor and runs through longleaf pine forest, oak hammocks, and dry prairie conservation land.
The format is a timed event on a loop of 6.5 miles with an elevation gain of +135 ft per loop. Terrain includes sandy fire lines or berms, overgrown forest roads, exposed stretches, and sections of singletrack. The Berm offers variable footing from deep sand to firmer trail surfaces. The event states there are no DNFs and no cutoffs.
Self-crewing and on-site amenities are available. The trailhead has a bathhouse and designated areas where participants may set up 10x10 tents for self-crew and self-aid. Participants are asked to be courteous to other park users, including pedestrians, cyclists, campers, and drivers. A course map is provided to participants.
The event includes a rucking division with mandatory pack rules. Minimum dry weights are 20 lb for women, 20 lb for men under 150 lb, and 30 lb for men 150 lb and over; dry weight excludes food, water, and worn gear and will be verified at check-in. Packs must be worn on the back, carried for the entire event, and may not be handed off or shared. Outside assistance with the pack is not permitted.
Camping at the Ross Prairie Campground is available; the campground has 14 sites with 30- and 50-amp electrical pedestals, potable water hookups, picnic pavilions, a dump station, and a bathhouse.
Organized by Combat Racing Events, a veteran-owned small business. Registration opens Dec 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
