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Trail runners participate in Skunk Ape Night Run in Florida

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Trail runners participate in Skunk Ape Night Run in Florida

Summary

Nearly 160 runners participated in the Skunk Ape Night Run on July 18 at the Green Swamp Wildlife Management Area in Florida. The event featured both seasoned runners and newcomers, with a low entry fee of $15 and a post-race potluck, aiming to enhance accessibility to trail running. Participants enjoyed a night of racing through scenic woods, highlighting the camaraderie among diverse groups united by a shared goal. Many runners, including some from the O-Town Blazers, utilized a run/walk interval strategy to tackle the challenging 18-mile course.

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Key Details

•Approximately 160 runners took part in the nighttime race.
•The event focused on making trail running accessible to all.
•The entry fee was set at $15, promoting participation.
•Many runners celebrated personal achievements during the race.
•The event concluded with a post-race potluck for participants.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Patrick Connolly: Skunk Ape Night Run: An 18-mile trail race through the heart of Florida's Green Swamp

What they're saying

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ORLANDO, Fla. — It started with a simple text message: “3 p.m. Barr Street.” The message came from my friend Kevin Bolton, with whom I went on a four-day bike ride across Florida last year. Recently enamored with trail running, he extended the invite to do a 9-mile run through Little Big Econ State Forest. Though I hadn’t been running in months, I knew his walk/run interval approach would be ...
— Yahoo Sports

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