Florida Endurance series final – San Felasco trailhead – Alachua, Fl

What was a very comfortable week of weather in the area turned a little more towards the feel of summer with temperatures in the 90’s and humidity returning for the weekend but overall not bad for this time of year. The trails were on the dry side but in good shape overall and the 10.45 mile course handed the racers plenty of challenges as always especially the seemingly relentless series of climbs. The Friends of San Felasco club was on top things as usual with course prep, course marshalling and clean up, many thanks to the crew!

The long distance marathon racers got started first with a mass start and faced six laps of the 10 plus mile loop and laps times were impressive with overall winner Ryan Miller turning a 37:59:47 minute time on his first lap and maintaining a 15.5 mph average over the 62.7 mile race. In the women’s marathon Maria Ledesma grabbed a close win (less than a minute) after a long duel with Morgan Sparks. In the Sprint classes (three laps) it was Justin Gore claiming the overall win and Pauline Dockins taking the women’s overall.

Many thanks to all of the sponsors, volunteers from the clubs and of course the racers for making the series a success!