Races
Long Haul
Bristol, Florida. Flat hundred. January humidity. Alligators optional. Mind over matter.
100 mi+19,664 ft-18,926 ft30 hours3,461 ft to 4,199 fttech 5/10Checkpoints per race bookflatFloridaWSER qualifierJanuary
Distance100 mi
Gain+19,664 ft
Loss-18,926 ft
Altitude3,461 ft to 4,199 ft
Technicality5/10
Air50°F to 85°F
- Start3,461 ft
- High4,199 ft
- Low3,461 ft
- Finish4,199 ft
Geometryderived
Steepest drop705 ft-4.7% over 2.8 mi
Night miles46 misunset near 18:00 local
The cruxFlat Florida trail monotony in January humidity (near mile 65)
Course DNA
The Course
Long Haul runs 100 mi through Florida. +19,664 ft gain and -18,926 ft loss. Surfaces skew 90% dirt path / 10% gravel. Flat Florida trail monotony in January humidity. High point near 4,199 ft. Low near 3,461 ft. January temps run 50°F to 85°F. The course rewards patience early and punishes rushed descents after mile 50.
The Work
Train for 19,664 feet of climbing across 100 mi. Back-to-back long runs on similar surfaces. Practice power-hiking grades above 15 percent. 30 hours total means limited margin: rehearse fueling every 45 to 60 minutes and downhill eccentric work weekly. Technicality 5/10. Build a block that simulates the crux near mile 65.
Kit
January in Florida: plan for 50°F to 85°F. Mandatory shell if rain is in forecast. Headlamp with spare batteries if 30 hours pushes past dark. Poles help on sustained climbs above mile 25. Vest capacity for 2 liters minimum. Shoes matched to 90% dirt path: lugs for mud, rock plate if the course turns technical after mile 50.
Race Day
Hold effort through mile 25. The field often splits on the first big climb after mile 50. Flat Florida trail monotony in January humidity near mile 65 is where time is won or lost. Walk the steep pinches. Run the flats and gentle downhills. Crew at major aids: socks, calories, ice if hot. Transitions under 5 minutes when possible. Final third is 33 miles of fatigue management. Finish with reserve for the last descent.
Results
Long Haul finish lines.
Official siteBack to racesPredict your timeTrain for this raceCheck readinessFoot care plan