Alexander Springs, FL, United States · Saturday, May 1, 2027

Fixed Distance 100K

The Tick 50 Mile Race

240 days away
93 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
4.7 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 93 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.7 as a floor, not a verdict.

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What the course asks

Field size ~8 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (58mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 93 km of trail.

  • Trail Running Shoes 93 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race Nutrition 93 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
  • Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 93 km, without the bounce.
  • Headlamps 93 km almost certainly means running into the night.
  • GPS Watches Battery life first — a 93 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

★★★★★ 4.5

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nathan

VaporKrar 12L

12L race vest co-designed with ultra champion Rob Krar, with insulated bladder pocket.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8
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Course Notes

The Tick is a point to point 50 mile single track trail race with 7.41 bonus miles (*) thrown in for good measure that follows the Florida National Scenic Trail from Alexander Springs State Park to the far end of the Rodman Reservoir Dam.

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