8-Hours of Berm

AUG

15

2026

Run for 8 hours on the iconic Berm Loop in Florida's Ross Prairie. The 6.5-mile course winds through pine forests and sandy fire lines. Set up your own aid station at the trailhead and enjoy the on-site amenities.

Sat 15 Aug 2026

Dunnellon, Florida

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6.5 Mile Berm Loop

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Event Overview

The 8-Hours of Berm is an 8-hour timed trail running event. It takes place on August 15, 2026 at the Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, Florida. Bib pick-up opens at 6 am on the event day.

The Course

The event is held on the Berm Loop section of the Skunk Ape 100 course, located within the Ross Prairie conservation area. Runners traverse a mix of longleaf pine forests, oak hammocks, and dry prairies. The course consists of a 6.5-mile loop with approximately +135 feet of elevation gain per loop. The terrain includes forest roads, fire lines (berms) with little tree canopy, sandy sections, overgrown forest roads, and natural trails.

Venue and Logistics

The event uses the Ross Prairie Trailhead, which features a bathhouse. Participants are permitted to set up personal tents in a designated self-crewing area. The nearby Ross Prairie Campground offers 14 full-service sites with electrical hookups, water, picnic pavilions, and a bathhouse for those wishing to camp.