Long Haul 100

Long Haul 100 is a trail ultra in Lakeland, Florida, on January 16, 2027, organized by A1 Ultra Events. The main event is a 100-mile run starting at 7:00 a.m. A shorter companion race, the 100 Furlongs, covers 20.1 km, or 12.5 miles, and starts at 10:00 a.m., giving friends and family a way to share the day on the same trails.

A Florida 100-miler means the challenge comes from sustained running rather than elevation, which makes Long Haul a reasonable first 100-mile attempt if you have a solid 50-mile or 100K finish behind you. Flat courses tempt you to run everything, so practice walking breaks and disciplined early pacing during training. A 20- to 24-week build with back-to-back long runs and at least one night run will prepare you for the overnight hours. The 100 Furlongs, at 12.5 miles, is an approachable trail distance for runners with a half-marathon base, and eight to ten weeks with one weekly trail long run is plenty. Whichever race you pick, plan for humidity even in January.