Two Prairies Ultra
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Event overview
Two Prairies Ultra is an unpaid FAT ASS ultra event held in Fort McCoy, Florida, using the Florida Trail. Participation is capped at 50 due to limited parking and the wilderness setting. The run starts at Pat's Island Trailhead in the Ocala National Forest, just outside Salt Springs. The route passes the Juniper and Hopkins Prairies in the Juniper Wilderness area, which hosts wildlife, rare plants, and historical features. Registration closes March 7.
Course and logistics
The course consists of two out-and-back segments. Runners first go south 8.8 miles to Juniper Springs Recreation Area and return for a 17.6-mile roundtrip, then run north 7.25 miles and return for a 14.5-mile roundtrip. The 30k distance uses only the south half of the course. Because parking is limited, the organizer requests carpooling when possible.
Directions to the trailhead are given from the intersection of SR 40 and SR 19: drive north 5.9 miles on SR 19, turn left on Forest Road 46, then continue 2.2 miles on a dirt road to the trailhead on the right.
Trail support
The event uses sections of the Florida Trail. A suggested minimum donation of $25 per participant to the Florida Trail Association is noted to support trail maintenance and volunteer work. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 50K
- 30K
