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Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USDec 19, 2026100M
Georgia Guercio · CC BY-SA 3.0
Race date in 74 days
Dec 19, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Titusville · 100M
Entry fee
Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
Status
ClosedMon, June 1, 2026 ~ Tue, June 30, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run race photo
Georgia Guercio · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

A 100-mile endurance race through the oak forests of Titusville, Florida.

Runners repeat a loop overnight through the wetlands and forest near Kennedy Space Center.

True to its name, “Ancient Oaks,” the Spanish-moss-draped forest trails are the entire course.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Robert BirdRan in 2014 · Finish time 28:22:47
“Over time, the rhythm of the race became automatic and oddly comforting.”

Robert Byrd ran and walked the root-covered looping course of the Ancient Oaks 100, finishing in 28 hours 22 minutes 47 seconds. Short naps and rests helped manage nausea and fatigue while improving his previous 100-mile time.

Read the original on Running Bird
Jennifer
“I think I cried more on the trail than after. Maybe it hasn’t really sunk in.”

The runner recounts holding on through the last loop at Ancient Oaks 100-Mile with help during difficult moments. The report vividly conveys trail friendships and the emotions before finishing.

Read the original on jenergize

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Virtual Running Ancient Oaks 100 | Florida Ultramarathon Course Preview

Florida Running POV

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Mon, June 1, 2026

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
Time limit32h
EventStartTime limit
Ultra07:0032h
START

444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL

Start · Google Maps

There is a single event, Ultra.

The start is at 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL, at 7:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 4°C (40°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
For a small ultra, a pre-race briefing or race-morning pickup is typical; check the registration page for details.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit — car access only

Venue is Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL 32780.

This is a nature sanctuary with no public transit service;

race is a looped 3.46-mile course run 29 times.

Date confirmed: Dec 19-20, 2026, matching source date 2026-12-19 (race start).

Getting to the finish

No public transit — car access only

Same nature sanctuary venue for start/finish (looped course).

More details

None mentioned;

race references a separate 'Race Parking Options' page for on-site parking.

Stations & transport near the venue

This 100-mile endurance run near Titusville is held at a park/forest venue with no dedicated transit card system;

it is a car-access race and runners should plan on driving, with standard cash/card for any parking fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Titusville in December — average 4°C, so cold weather is a factor.

Plan plenty of time indoors before the start so you do not cool down, and it is safest to bring gloves, a beanie, and a neck warmer.

Public transportation does not reach the race venue.

A private car or rental car is the only realistic option.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are night sections, bring spare headlamp batteries.

The start is early at 07:00.

Working backward from waking up, breakfast, and travel, it is more convenient to stay near start line the night before.

Registration closes on December 18, 2026.

Times are local to Titusville. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run start line in Titusville

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Comfort Suites Titusville Near Kennedy Space Center

Hotel · 1.1km

8.9/10(896)
View on Booking.com

Towneplace Suites By Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center

Hotel · 1.1km

8.8/10(220)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn Titusville-Kennedy Space Center, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 1.0km

8.6/10(298)
View on Booking.com

Fairfield Inn And Suites By Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center

Hotel · 930m

8.4/10(394)
View on Booking.com

Extended Stay America Premier Suites Titusville Space Center

Hotel · 1.0km

7.5/10(550)
View on Booking.com

Days Inn By Wyndham Titusville Kennedy Space Center

Hotel · 1.0km

7.1/10(2111)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

17 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Titusville Car Rental (Qeeq)

Compare budget-friendly rental cars with a free-cancellation option (check the price when booking) · Check price and book

View on Qeeq

Orlando｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Orlando Executive Airport

₩96,518

View on Klook

Orlando｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Orlando International Airport

₩51,171

View on Klook

Orlando SeaWorld Theme Park Admission Ticket

₩126,142

View on Klook

Wild Florida Wildlife Park Admission Ticket, Orlando

₩22,400

View on Klook

Dolphin Manatee Kayak Or Paddle Board Tour in Titusville

₩101,759

View on Klook

Bioluminescence Clear Kayak Or Paddleboard Tour in Titusville

₩101,759

View on Klook

Comb Jelly Bioluminescence Kayak Paddleboard Tour in Titusville

₩101,759

View on Klook

Kiwanis Island Park Half-Day Small Group Kayak Tour

₩101,530

View on Klook

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Highlights Orlando Tour

₩107,124

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Titusville with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Titusville.

Total cost and budget for Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run

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Runner stories and questions about Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Titusville runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run

FAQ
When does Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, December 19, 2026 in Titusville, FL, United States.

What is the time limit for Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run 2026?

32h.

What distances does Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run 2026 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run 2026 start?

444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL.

When does registration for Ancient Oaks 100-Mile Endurance Run 2026 open?

Registration runs from Mon, June 1, 2026 to Tue, June 30, 2026.

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