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FLORIDA TRAIL RUNNERS PODCAST & NEWS!The latest scoop! The mission is to represent and promote trail & ultra running here in the state of Florida! Chatting Florida racing with Florida people and Floridians taking on races out of the state for that perfect Floridians take!
SPOTIFY, APPLE, iHEARTRADIO, AMAZON MUSIC, AUDIBLE Explore the state, talk to the people, learn the history! |
RUN WITH US!At Skunk Ape Events, we host the Skunk Ape Night Run, Skunk Apes Revenge, and the Wild Boar Night Run all in the Green Swamp!
We've also got the Tampa Bay 100! An urban point-to-point 100 miler across Tampa into Clearwater ending in St. Petersburg! Skunk Ape Events is a come one, come all atmosphere. It doesn’t matter what pace you run, your size and shape, experience level. Whether you run the entire race, walk the whole thing, or crash and burn. What does matter is that you are experiencing a valuable and enjoyable time on the trails, surrounded by those who are supportive and empowering.
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Skunk Ape Night Run 30KThe Skunk Ape Night Run was the first trail race I had ever put on, it took place on February 10th of 2019 on a Sunday Night. The race made a comeback in 2021 and took place on July 24th on a Saturday. The 2022 race had a record finisher rate of 110 runners taking on the course!
Race Entry will always be $15 and a Potluck! The 2023 date is July 22nd! This is a classic Florida race that covers almost all of the terrains Florida has to offer. From pasture lanes, mud, to standing water. From dirt roads of classic Old Florida to the beautiful single track trails on the Florida Trail, with of course some hills, sugar sand, fire berms, and thrown in! You’ll be listening to the drone of frogs from all over, hoots from the owls, calls from birds, buzzing of bugs, and the yips of coyotes in the distance. Part of that sound and also silence, will make you wonder if “just that sound” was from something else... perhaps, the Skunk Ape. |
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SKUNK APE TRAIL SERIESThe Skunk Ape Trail Series connects all of the Skunk Ape Events races together into one challenge. This includes the Skunk Ape’s Revenge, Skunk Ape Night Run, and the Wild Boar Night Run!
Everyone who completes the Skunk Ape Trail Series will be given a personalized 2023 Jacket! And there will be trophies for the Top Three Male & Female competitor! In each category, the winner of any given race will be awarded 1000 points. All other runners in that category will receive a percentage of 1000 equal to the ratio of the winner's time to their time. For example, if the winner finishes in 4:00 and you finish in 6:37, you will receive (240 minutes/397 minutes) * 1000 = 603 points (points will be rounded to the nearest whole number). Although running a single race will enter you into the point series, running the 3 races will provide a competitive score. |
Skunk Ape's RevengeSince so many people made it out of the Skunk Ape Night Run in July…. Now the Skunk Ape needs REVENGE. So here we are!!!
If you've done the Skunk Ape Night Run, it's the same course, only this time... you get to do it during the day! Journey through pasture lanes, mud, dirt roads, single track trails on the Florida Trail, some hills, to sugar sand, fire berms, and more! No time-cut offs! This is YOUR race, at YOUR pace! 
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EXPLORE FLORIDAFIND A GROUP NEAR YOU!
Explore all Florida has to offer! Find a trail community near you! From Destin to Tallahassee, to Tampa to Orlando, from West Palm Beach to Jacksonville; theirs a community near you! FIND A TRAIL! Find over 226,605 miles in over 68,921 trails across the state! or all of the SWFWMD and Florida State Forest sites! |
The Wild Boar Night Run! Half-Marathon
This is an out and back course on one of my favorite long-run routes in the Green Swamp! You'll be running through the old forest roads and pasture lanes before turning left onto the Florida Trail.
It's only $20 and a Potluck! So ofcourse, another post-race Potluck Party!
From there on, you'll be following the Florida Trail all the way out to the McNeil Entrance of the Green Swamp off of 471. You’ll be listening to the drone of frogs from all directions, hoots from the owls, calls from birds, buzzing of bugs, and the yips of coyotes in the distance. And of course, some squeals and grunts of the Wild Boars.
It's only $20 and a Potluck! So ofcourse, another post-race Potluck Party!
From there on, you'll be following the Florida Trail all the way out to the McNeil Entrance of the Green Swamp off of 471. You’ll be listening to the drone of frogs from all directions, hoots from the owls, calls from birds, buzzing of bugs, and the yips of coyotes in the distance. And of course, some squeals and grunts of the Wild Boars.
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The Tampa Bay 100The Tampa Bay 100 is a rare ultramarathon opportunity, starting in Ybor and heading through Tampa out to Clearwater and ending in St. Petersburg. This will be a point-to-point 100 miler highlighting some of the best views and historic sites that the Tampa Bay has to offer.
You'll be seeing the various murals, artworks, monuments, bridges, verdant parks, piers, historic buildings, and the beautiful skyline of skyscrapers as you through Tampa into Clearwater and ending in St. Petersburg. It's a grand tour of the Tampa Bay! This is flat course, with some bridges for hills, and is an excellent choice for your first ultra or to tour the Tampa Bay |
Max 5's
So when it comes down to the heart and soul of why I put on these races, it’s for the people. All of you, our running community. The stories. It was an honor to have the family of Rusty Smith come out to the race this weekend. So many of y’all wrote down those Max 5’s… those five things you are thankful for. It was truly a blessing to see all the love and support. Our community time and time again blows me away and I love it.
Skunk Ape Events
In 2018, I decided to start Skunk Ape Events as my way to give back to the running community. I wanted folks to come out and enjoy the trails of the Green Swamp that I had ran so many miles in throughout college. To give the community another series of events and to simply have fun!
Our mission is to represent and promote trail and ultra running, not only for Skunk Ape Events... but the entire Florida Trail & Ultra community. We want to give back and recognize those in our communities who make a difference.
Our mission is to represent and promote trail and ultra running, not only for Skunk Ape Events... but the entire Florida Trail & Ultra community. We want to give back and recognize those in our communities who make a difference.
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