The Swamp Fox Ultra
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The Swamp Fox Ultra : McClellanville, South Carolina
The Swamp Fox Ultra is a trail race that uses sections of the Palmetto Trail and crosses the Francis Marion National Forest. The event offers multiple out-and-back distances that reach designated turnaround points and return to the start/finish area at Buck Hall Recreation Area.
Distances
- 100 Miler (around 104 miles)
- 50 Miler (around 53 miles)
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 10K
The course is mostly single and double track with some fire roads and boardwalks. Much of the route is shaded, with occasional wet spots bridged by boardwalks. The Swamp Fox Trail section is marked with white blazes and mile markers; a GPX file and course map are provided in the runner guide. The event is cupless to reduce waste; runners receive a reusable collapsible cup at packet pickup and must carry their own bottle or bladder for refills.
Aid and support include four aid stations plus three water drops along the 52 mile out-and-back corridor; aid stations will have food, hydration options, and porta potties. Drop bags can be transported to aid stations and returned to the start/finish. Tracking is provided for 100 mile entrants and optional for 50 milers.
Gear requirements for 100 mile entrants include a phone with the GPX file, capacity to carry 1.5 liters of fluid, an emergency blanket, a lightweight jacket, and a power bank; gear will be checked. Pacers may join at specified turnaround points and crew support is permitted at aid stations. Primitive camping is available in the overflow parking at Buck Hall. The event operates under a special use permit with the Francis Marion National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
