A big part of this race is to highlight National Recovery Month and Mental Health Issues. Please if you need help send up your "S.O.S. and we will answer. A portion of the proceeds will go to local recovery related entities. Sombrero Outreach Foundation which is a 501c3 non profit serving the recovery and running community Jax Men's Sober Living residential facility called Foundations of Freedom which is a 501c3 Non profit.
Join us in the fun we will be having at S.O.S. , which could stand for Suffering On Sandridge, Save Our Sombreros, Service Over Self or even $h!^ On a Shingle, on Saturday, September 12th in the Jennings State Forest on the Sandridge Trail in Middleburg, Florida. We will be offering 1 distance; 9K and 3 timeframes; 3,6,12 hours with each one will be run on an approximately 2.75 mile loop of the beautiful Sandridge Trail. There will be 1 well stocked aid stations at the start/finish and a hydration station. You will also have access to your vehicle and there is plenty of room for canopies and tents. This is also a cupless race so you will need to bring your own handheld water bottle or hydration vest and our aid station volunteers will fill it up for you.
All distances/timeframes will be run on a 2.75mile loop k/ 9k 3 hours 6 hours 12 Hours
There will be an aid station at the start/finish area with the standard Ultra fare and will have Skratch electrolytes and a stockade of pickle juice and the second aid station will be a hydration only station at the ~1 - 1.25 mile mark. This is a cupless race. All runners will need to bring their own bottles, hydration vest with bladder or collapsible cup to the event. The start/finish will have standard aid station food and post race treats. We also are known for having TONS of fresh and hot foods like bacon, quesadilla's, burgers and dogs and brats AND the world famous Chorizo and Egg Burritos from Mike Martinez!
We will have custom Medals and Awards designed by Steve Dean as well as the HIGHLY coveted Slow A$$ awards!! And as usual with Sombrero Running Events we will have various giveaways with 2 of our sponsors being LMNT Electrolytes and Trail Toes.
There are no refunds for this event.
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 12 Hours
Type — Running
07:00
$120.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 12 Hours
Type — Running
07:00
$120.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 6 Hours
Type — Running
07:00
$100.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 6 Hours
Type — Running
07:00
$100.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 3 Hours
Type — Running
08:00
$85.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 3 Hours
Type — Running
08:00
$85.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 9K
Type — Running
08:00
$65.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 9K
Type — Running
08:00
$65.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Middleburg.
Learn more about the host city, Middleburg.
Middleburg is a town of 800 people (2019) in Virginia known as the capital of horse country. This quaint town features historic architecture, tree-lined streets, charming and unique shops, and a variety of dining establishments. Middleburg is also home to The Red Fox Inn, touted as the oldest original inn in the country.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for S.O.S..
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Hannah McDonald | '24 | 44 | |
| 🥈 | Myranda Casterline | '24 | 55 | |
| 🥉 | Michelle Grenon | '25 | 51.32 | |
| 4 | Katie Jenkins | '25 | 51.3 | |
| 5 | Michelle Grenon | '24 | 46.751 | |
| 6 | Emily Quintanilla | '24 | 46.75 | |
| 7 | Andrea Stillwell | '25 | 43.2 | |
| 8 | Erin Addington | '24 | 41.253 | |
| 9 | Raina Smithley | '24 | 41.252 | |
| 10 | Lisa Homann | '24 | 38.501 |
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