The Guts To Try Ultra (fka Bear Bait Ultras)
Milton, FL
Come join the Bear Bait family for an old school, low key, and well-organized ultra at the beautiful Adventures Unlimited property! Over the course of TWO DAYS, you can take on one of our 50 mile (Sun), 50km (Sun), 25km (Sat), or 4 Mile (Sat) runs. The course will be … MORE
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Flat, single track, loop course
This course is very flat, but don't let the elevation profile fool you. The narrow single track trail zig-zags in tight turns with roots hiding in the leaves at what … MORE
This course is very flat, but don’t let the elevation profile fool you. The narrow single track trail zig-zags in tight turns with roots hiding in the leaves at what seemed like every corner. There were a few low banks where you had to step up, but otherwise no perceptible hills. Much of the course was in densely vegetated wood, but it opened up in a couple of sections, including one short stretch on a beach with loose sand along Big Coldwater Creek. I’m not familiar with the vegetation, but there was typical Florida plants including Palmettos, Pine trees, and Cyprus in wetter areas. The short, 4-mile loop course is nice in that you are always close to the aid station which is indoors and had flush toilets. The race was chip timed, and laps were published online in real time on the timing companies website. Overall, the race went smoothly without any hitches. I would recommend this race if you enjoy running single track trails on loop courses.
Great local race with varying terrain
Zane does a great job with the race and an excellent first time ultra opportunity as it is held on a repeat 4 mile loop which is perfect for the … MORE
Zane does a great job with the race and an excellent first time ultra opportunity as it is held on a repeat 4 mile loop which is perfect for the first timers. Very small rolling terrain, lots of roots to keep the mind sharp and a short run on a sand bar.
Finish line runs through a barn which is the aid station and well stocked with real bathrooms, where can you find that on an ultra! Adventures Unlimited is a great place to host it and has several unique places to stay and ample camping opportunity. Fun race in the panhandle without a lot of ultra options.