Start Time: 8:00am
NEW ADDRESS
2121 52nd Ave. SE
Naples, FL US 34117
February 10, 2024
Pic 10 All Time Records:
Description
Gulf Coast Runners is pleased to add a trail race to our lineup! The Picayune Strand State Forest was originally logged in the 1940’s and then drained in the 50’s for development. This land was home to the infamous “swampland in Florida” scam. Prospective real estate investors were shown this land from the air during dry season, only to have it covered in feet of water during rainy season. We are using these protected wetlands to host our 10 mile trail run during MOSTLY dry season (But expect to get dirty and possibly a little soggy depending on the weather leading up to the race…. This is a trail race after all!) The route features 1 mile down a gravel road to thin out the field before heading into Jeep Trails and eventually single track mountain bike/ hiking trails. The route is a loop and would not be considered “spectator friendly”, as you would watch the start and then wait for your finisher to appear out of the woods at mile 9.9. The route IS CONSIDERED runner friendly, as you will rave about the views and tranquility of the Picayune. This area is some of the last untouched wetlands, and sits on the border of the Florida Everglades. We encourage you to take out the headphones and take in a deep breathe of Olde Florida at its finest!
Awards/ Swag
Finisher medals are a sustainable wood block with the Picayune 10 miler logo. We cannot be amongst all this beauty and hand out another metal medal that will one day find its way to our landfills. We are in the process of finding a new type of wood to make it different from last years! Stay tuned, you won’t be disappointed.
Age group awards – Age group awards in 10 year increments…. (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, etc). We will award a sustainable award to the TOP 3 in each 10 year age group. These rankings will be awarded after removing and recognizing THE TOP 10 OVERALL, which will be recognized separately (no double dipping!)
Picayune Hat
2023 Edition: $20 on Race Day
2024 Edition TBA
Course description
Remember that much of the course will be weather dependent. It could be mud or sugar sand in the exact same spot depending on a good couple inches at the right (wrong!) time.
Parking
The trail head has very limited spots, these are for race personnel only. Park along 52nd Ave and Miller Road.
Packet Pick Up
Race Day Packet Pick-up Only (beginning at 7:00am)
** Shirt order will based on the size chosen during registration. Shirts picked at registration will be the one you will be given.
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Get in Touch
Dawna Holowell, Volunteer Coordinator
Email Me for Volunteer Opportunities!
dawna@gcrunner.org
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