Dunns Ultra Marathon Badasses - D.U.M.B.

D.U.M.B.= Dunns Ultra Marathon Badasses

That's right we are some Bada$$es! to tackle this awesome terrain at the beautiful Dunns Creek State Park in Pomona Park, Florida just south of Palatka. This trail system has just about everything a Florida trail offers, EXCEPT no swamp :) and while there might not be any gators lurking there is a bountiful of other wildlife you might get to experience. We at Sombrero Running Events like to explore and challenge ourselves mentally and physically as we experience TRAIL THERAPY and this awesome 11.90 mile ish looped course will challenge you as you traverse this diverse terrain. You will get to see the natural landscape consisting of longleaf pines, wiregrass and sandpine scrub that protects several endangered and threathened species such as the gopher tortoise, fox squirrel and other native animals. We can't wait for you to experience this beautiful state park and all that it offers, and establish history as the first 100 miler in its history!

Buckles

These are what the buckles will look like, not necessarily the exact model shown but basically what these look like, we are in the final stages of getting them finalized and we will also have 100k buckles as well that will look like these but with 100k on them and they will be smaller than the 100 mile buckles. [url=https://postimg.cc/gnK0rkNg][img]https://i.postimg.cc/gnK0rkNg/Dunn-Ultra-Buckle.jpg[/img][/url] [url=https://postimg.cc/bsRvdN3L][img]https://i.postimg.cc/bsRvdN3L/DUMB-buckle.jpg[/img][/url]

Buckles

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Hotel Partners

Quality Inn Palatka, FL - $109

Charity Partner

Our charity for this event is Sombrero Outreach Foundation which is a 501c3 non profit organization the assist other with financial resources needs in the running and recovery community. They support/sponsors runners to do races as well as assist them in time of need. They also give back to the recovery community by financial assistance for those seeking a life free of alcohol and/or drugs and assist them in obtaining adequate/safe residential living. To find out more about their organization or to make a tax deductible donation here is their link: https://sombrerofoundation.org/ We will also be giving back to the Friends of Dunns Creek State Park which a 501c3 non profit that assists the State Park with special events like this trail race. To find out more about them at the following link: https://www.friendsofdunnscreek.org/

Refunds

We don't offer refunds for this event, however, if you give ample notification of not being able to attend due to illness/injury we can defer you to either next year's event or another sombrero event of equal distance/pricing.

Course

All distances ( except the 8k) will traverse this mixed terrain 11.90 ish mile loop with some gradual inclines/declines with 300-350 ft of elevation gain / loss each loop, and also up to the top of " Mt. Maars" at the 15k mark where you will see some spectacular views of the forest below you. There is some open areas that goes through some lush prairies and canopied forest with 2 shallow water crossings ( there are 2 foot bridges you can utilize if you want instead of the water crossings, but you might lose your Badass status with your buddies if you do :) ). This course offers a challenging and scenic route of compact grass and forest service roads and some nice wide terrain with some sugar sand areas but easily runnable in those spots and the last 1.5 mile of each loop is on the asphalt road leading back to runners village.

Course Cutoffs

100 miles - 36 hours 100k- 36 hours 100k ruck- 36 hours 35 milers - 16 hours 35 milers ruck-16 hours 12 milers- 6 hours 12 mile ruck - 6 hours 8k- 3 hours 8k ruck- 3 hours PACERS ARE ALLOWED FOR THE 100 MILER AND 100K DISTANCES ONLY AND ARE ALLOWED AFTER THE 3RD LOOP FOR BOTH DISTANCES!! ANY RUNNER/RUCKER THAT IS 60 YEARS OR OLDER MAY HAVE A PACER AT ANY TIME DURING THE RACE. Pacers MUST SIGN A WAIVER OR THEY THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE A PACER. We also allow for " drop downs" from the 100 miler distance to the 100k distance only! So, say you are registered for the 100 miler and if you have completed at least the 100k distance, we will allow you to still get the 100k buckle if you decide to "drop". We will encourage you to get that 100 mile buckle, but at the same time understand it might not be your day to do so. Just know though that you WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE for any awards if you do drop down to the 100k distance but you will get an official finish and 100k buckle.

Runner's Village

There will be a huge parking area that is compact grass that will be located directly where the start / finish line will be and you can crew yourself at runners village right next to your vehicle by setting up a tent / canopy or bringing in a RV as well. If you are wanting to camp out on friday night before the race there is a $30 fee the state park charges to do so. This will be a central hub for everyone and you can grill and chill at your convenience and Dunns Creek is the backdrop to the parking area. As per state park regulations no alcohol is allowed on their premises, you can have propane heaters and if there is no drought conditions open flames will be allowed ( this is subject to change as per park regulations and we will let you know what is acceptable )

RUNNER SWAG

We are going to have some awesome 1 of a kind belt buckles for the 100 mile distance and a mini buckle for the 100k distance ( yes rucker's you will get a patch , a mini buckle, and a medal) and custom D.U.M.B. medals to everyone as well as awesome giveaway items TBD.

AID STATIONS

We will have 2 fully stocked aid stations on the course with the first one being at the 1.5mile and 3.5 mile mark and the 2nd one being at the 8.5 mile mark just before Mt. Maars :) We will have these stocked up with a full fledged trail/ultra AS assortment of items to include Skratch Hydration products, pickle juice, chorizo and egg burritos, bacon, spam, tortilla roll ups/wraps ( both with cold cuts and avocado ) We will also have other hydration products like coke and water and ginger ale, we are known to have some really great items at our AS as well as some interesting character's to man them haha. We will also have a full fledged Aid Station / Grilling Station at Runner's Village with our private Chef Fat Daddy J grilling up some of his special dishes like he has at our other Ultra/Trail races. We will have HOT FOODS ready at your disposal from early morning until early evening and will have an over night AS at Runners Village serving up chicken soup and ramen, coffee and other assorted items to keep you moving strong throughout the night.