Picayune 10 Miler

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Gulf Coast Runners is pleased to announce our 3rd annual Picayune 10 miler!

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 Old Florida at its finest!

Register at the link below:

https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/FL/Naples/Picayune10Miler