8-Hours of Berm

Description:

Welcome to the 8-Hours of Berm
Right in the heart of Florida in the beautiful and historic Ross Prairie. You’ll run through longleaf pine forests, as well as oak hammocks and dry prairies while running through the infamous Berm Loop section of the Skunk Ape 100 Mile Endurance Run course. This conservation land was acquired in 1995 through the Conservation and Recreation Lands with funds from the Preservation 2000 Act.

No DNFs. No cutoffs. Just you, the course, and a chance to go further than ever before.
You won’t need a crew. You won’t need a pacer. You will need every ounce of grit you’ve got.

The Deets
Date: August 15th, 2026
Where: Ross Prairie Trailhead
Address: 10660 SW State Rd 200, Dunnellon, FL 34432
Start time: 8:30 am
8-Hour Timed Event
Loop Distance: 6.5 Miles
Elevation Gain: +135′
Bib Pick-Up: August 15th, opens at 6am.

The Course
It’s called the BERM for a reason! Florida’s fire lines (or berms) are often cut through flatwoods or scrubland, where the soil is light and sandy. This creates fantastic forest roads for us to enjoy. It’s like going to the beach… only in the middle of a forest! These Berms are cleared for visibility, which means little to no tree canopy. You’ll get it all – From deep sand to not as deep sand, overgrown forest roads, exposed stretches, and some awesome real trails. The Berm is challenging both mentally and physically. It’s a mix of natural resistance training and wildland adventure.