Wild Boar Night Run
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About the race
The Wild Boar Night Run is a night trail event in the Green Swamp - West Tract near Dade City, FL. The event offers two options:
- Half-Marathon
- Half-Marathon Ruck
The course is an out-and-back route that uses old forest roads, pasture lanes and the Florida Trail to the McNeil Entrance. Elevation change is modest (+127 / -127). The turnaround and an aid station sit at the McNeil Trailhead, about 6.6 miles from the start. Aid stations will include soda, pickles, snacks, cookies, produce, electrolyte powder, and basic first-aid and women’s hygiene items. Course markings use pink flagging with reflective tape; areas not to cross are marked with small pink flags.
Ruck entrants must use a ruck sack only. Civilian weight standards apply: 20 lb if the runner weighs under 150 lb, 30 lb if over 150 lb. One drop bag zone will be available at the turnaround; bags must have the entrant’s name and be no larger than a standard drawstring bag. Drop bags are returned to the start after the aid station packs up; attendees may drive to retrieve bags from the McNeil area.
The event includes awards for the top four men and top four women overall. Finisher awards are choice items such as pint or whiskey glasses and stickers. A post-race potluck option is offered for a separate fee of $25. Camping in the Green Swamp is free but requires a displayed reservation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
