Welcome to the coolest adventure of the year – Frozen: H3 presented by Fleet Feet & Billy Simons Real Estate! Same course—new management under Palmetto Ultras.
It’s like the Hell Hole Hundred, but without the scorching heat and humidity. Picture yourself conquering the same challenging course, but with a frosty twist. Don’t be fooled; this isn’t your average run.
All events take place within the Hell Hole Swamp located in the heart of the Francis Marion National Forest located outside Charleston, South Carolina.
The trail we run on is called the Jericho Horse Trail, it’s a 16.3 mile loop through the forest consisting of dirt fire roads, single track trail and double track trail. It is a flat trail that is unforgiving. Past participants found it difficult due to the fact that there are zero hills, little elevation change and when they were on the course, they didn’t know when to walk.
This course has three unique sections. The first leg is pretty open and there’s room to pass other runners. It’s also not very technical. Sure there are some roots and rocks but nothing too gnarly. Then, once you hit the first aid station, you’re off onto dirt roads for a chance to pick up the pace. The final stretch gets a tad technical, yet still super runnable.
Depending on your chosen distance, you’ll be looping through 16ish to 18ish miles of fun! As a runner, you’ll love the convenience of being close to the start/finish line, where your gear and food are always close by. No need to lug everything with you. You can drop your gear/essentials near the start/finish line so you can access it between loops or have your own personal aid station at your car or tent.
Feeling the need for some extra motivation? Pacers can join you once you’re halfway through your loops, but remember, they must sign a waiver to join in on the fun.
All runners must check in at the aid stations. If no one’s around, take the reins and check yourself in.
Do not get caught littering on the trail. If you do…you are automatically DISQUALIFIED from the event. Period.
Do not argue with event staff! If they feel that you are unable to finish the event due to your physical condition, your pace per mile, you will have your bib removed and you will be pulled from the course. IF you choose to continue, you will be banned from ALL Palmetto Ultras, LLC events.
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Scenic Swamp Scenery, Excellent Producti
Frozen: H3 is a group of events put on over one weekend, from 16.3 miles to 212 miles. I ran the 50-ish k event, two loops of a 16.3 mile … MORE
Frozen: H3 is a group of events put on over one weekend, from 16.3 miles to 212 miles. I ran the 50-ish k event, two loops of a 16.3 mile loop thru the dramatically and I am sure at times appropriately named Hell Hole Swamp 25 miles NNW of Charleston SC.
Everything about the production was first class. Pre-race communication, directions, signage, choice of the route, swag, and staffing the 3 day long event. There were 2 aid stations on the loop and one at the start/finish, just the right spacing and a wide variety of drink and food offerings you hope to see a trail ultras. At the end I even got to have tomato soup with potato chips.
It is funny there aren’t more people there typically, but then 2023 had perfect conditions – mid 30s start temp, mid 40s thru out the day with a breeze, and mostly blue skies. And, apparently the last 4 miles of the loop can be standing water as often as not. Not 2023, no mud, evenly cambered trail, just roots and branches under leaves to make running challenging.
The swag was a nice tech shirt and for the less that 100 mile up distances, a medallion.
Definitely a recommendable race but then I ran it without 4 miles of standing water…. 🙂