Picnic Island Ultra

8th Annual Picnic Island Ultra

2026 USATF Sanctioned Event

SUNDAY March 15th, 2026

Event Details

• Date: SUNDAY 3-15-2026
• Location: Riverbend & Loxahatchee River Battlefield Parks, 9060 Indiantown Road Jupiter, FL 33478
• Events: 10 hour individual, 6 hour individual, and a half marathon (4 loops)
• Race Director: Mike Melton of MCM Timing & Results LLC

Event Start Times

• Individual: 10 Hour – at 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Individual: 6 Hour – at 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Half Marathon: at 9:00 am till you finish (4 loops)
• Finish Time: 2:00 pm & 6:00 pm March 15th 2026 (or when you decide to stop)

Course Information

• Loop Length: The long loop will be 3.32 miles around Riverbend Park.
• Passage: You'll pass the Start/Finish Line/Aid Station and your gear every loop.
• Map: Click here for the course map
• Aid Station: A fully stocked aid station will be at the Start/Finish line with better than average ultra food!

Charity & Registration

• Charity Benefactor: Riverbend Park / Battlefield Park
• Registration: Available at RunSignUp.com. The race has a NO Refund Policy, deferrals are only to the next year's event.
• Packet Pickup: Race morning at the park: you’ll receive your bib with the timing tag attached from our timer.
• Volunteer Opportunity: Several volunteers are still needed!

Important Notes

• Shirt Availability: Register by the end of the day on March 3rd to guarantee a correct size shirt. After that, shirts may or may not be available.
• Loop Size: The event will use different size course loops, with the Long loop for specified hours.
• Changing Distances: Runners can drop down to a lesser distance before the start: no changes allowed once the race has started.
• Contact: For questions or deferrals, email: mike@mcmelton.com.

Park Rules

• Compliance: All participants, volunteers & spectators must abide by park rules and regulations.
• Dog Policy: Dogs are NOT allowed in Riverbend Park. More info can be found here.
• Refund Policy: The race has a NO Refund Policy: deferrals only to the next year's event.
• Disclaimer: All information is tentative and subject to change for approval or compliance.

Mike Melton, Race Director mike@mcmelton.com