Jacksonville, FL, United States · Saturday, March 20, 2027
Fixed Distance 100 mi
The Cow Ford 100
165 days away
161 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
8.1 est Grit · Hardcore
Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
Field size ~44 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 23°C
Night low 10°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 12 h 06 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 19 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50mi | 44 | Charles Poblenz · 07:37:58 | Michelle Grenon · 10:23:49 |
34% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 161 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.
Similar races
Other 100 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.