The Swamp Fox Ultra
Swamp Fox Ultra offers an epic trail race across South Carolina's Francis Marion National Forest.
Race Date
Mar 6, 2027
Location
McClellanville, SC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- McClellanville, South Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 100M, 50M, 50K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
Set deep in the Francis Marion National Forest, the Swamp Fox Ultra is a low-key trail race that draws runners from about three states. The course follows the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail, a flat, shaded path through pine savannas and hardwood swamps. With generous cutoffs, it invites both seasoned ultrarunners and first-timers to tackle distances from 10K to 100 miles.
The atmosphere is intimate and community-driven, with steady field sizes and a focus on the love of the trail. The finish at Buckhall Landing brings a quiet celebration amid the coastal lowcountry. For those seeking a no-frills, scenic ultra where the forest itself is the reward, this race is a hidden gem.
Race-provided description
Swamp Fox Ultra Sat, Mar 22 | McClellanville
Epic trail race across the Francis Marion National Forest!
Registration is closed See other events (https://www.palmettoultras.com)
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Time & Location Mar 22, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT McClellanville, 999 Buckhall Landing Rd, McClellanville, SC 29458, USA
About the event The Swamp Fox Ultra takes place on the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail just outside Charleston, SC. The race offers distances ranging from 10k-100miles with generous cut off times which means there's something f
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~23 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
4 timing sources
runners from 3 states
winner 1:48:48
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
68°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the The Swamp Fox Ultra?
The The Swamp Fox Ultra is held on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Where does the The Swamp Fox Ultra take place?
It takes place in McClellanville, South Carolina.
What distances does the The Swamp Fox Ultra offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 100M, 50M, 50K.
Is the The Swamp Fox Ultra course flat and good for a PR?
The The Swamp Fox Ultra is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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