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 14, 2027 at Ross Prairie Trailhead in Dunnellon, FL. The event takes place on the Berm Loop section of the Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run course and uses conservation land acquired through the Preservation 2000 Act.
The course is a loop of 6.5 Miles with an elevation gain of approximately +135 feet. Terrain includes longleaf pine forests, oak hammocks, dry prairies, flatwoods berms and sandy forest roads. Participants should expect deep and less deep sand, overgrown forest roads, exposed stretches, and narrow trail segments. The organizer notes no DNFs and no cutoffs.
Self-crew and on-site support are available. The Ross Prairie trailhead has a bathhouse, and the event allows 10 by 10 foot tents for self-crewing and self-aid. The nearby Ross Prairie Campground offers 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 and equipment rules. Minimum dry 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 consumables and worn gear. Rucks must be backpacks worn on the back, remain with the participant for the full event, and may not be shared or assisted by outside help.
The event is organized by Combat Racing Events, a veteran owned small business that stages trail and ultramarathon events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
