Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run

Race Overview

This is an Invitation-Only, No-Fee, Low-Aid race held in the Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary in Titusville, Florida the third weekend in December. The 2026 dates are Saturday-Sunday December 19-20, 2026.

• Date: December 19-20, 2026
• Start Time: 7:00 AM Saturday morning
• Distance: 100.34 miles (29 loops of a 3.46-mile course)
• Runner Cap: Hard 60-runner limit

Lottery Entry Information

ENTRY INTO THE LOTTERY WILL ABSOLUTELY END AT MIDNIGHT EASTERN TIME JUNE 30!

In order to run, you must receive an Invitation to Run. Click on the WAITING LIST button located above, ANY TIME between 12:01 AM June 1, 2026 and 11:59 PM June 30, 2026 with a Request for an Invitation to Run.

• Entry Period: June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
• Invitation Email: Sent on or about July 3, 2026
• Wait List: Place on the Wait List if not selected
• Email Reminder: Use a reliable email address for communications

Selection Process

The Selection Process is unfair, just like life is unfair. It does not matter how many ultras or 100-milers you have run, nor how fast you are.

• Selection Criteria: Private and undisclosed
• Fairness: Comparable to other major ultra races
• Awards: IMPORTANT: THERE IS NO BUCKLE AS AN AWARD FOR FINISHING
• Alternative Races: More than 150 other 100-mile races available

More Information

What matters is that you want to test yourself against the course and the time limit, and that you take your entry into the race seriously.

Please be aware of all rules and conditions regarding the race. For more details, visit the official race page: Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run.