Girl Scout Island Ultra

Girl Scout Island Ultra

Welcome to the first Official Girl Scout Island Ultramarathon! We are all here to SUPPORT, INSPIRE, and EMPOWER athletes of all ages to find their potential. while everyone is welcome to participate, we will place emphasis on empowering the strength and perseverance while discovering new challenges for women everywhere. Savannah, Georgia is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, who established Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912 for girls to be empowered across class, cultural, and ethnic boundaries to ensure all girls had a place to develop their leadership skills, advocate for themselves and others, and turn their ambitions into reality. Our goal is to continue that legacy by enabling their athletic possibilities. So, what better sport to do this than ultrarunning? The race will be held at the exclusive Rose Dhu Island, home of Camp Low, located in Savannah, GA. (Who knew Girl Scouts owned an island?!) For the first time ever, Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is inviting you to run this beautiful island in support. Proceeds from this race will support the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Camp Low. All donations though Rough Runners R4R INC will be forwarded to the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia Event weekend 11/20/26- 11/22/26 Race time cap: 32 hours all distances Race distances: Feathers 10k, Girl Scout Island Ultra 50k, GSIU 50k Relay, GSIU 100k, GSIU 100 mile Race start time: All races start on 11/21/26 Feathers 10k, 50k 100k, 100 mile = 8am 50k relay: minimal of 2 people, max 5 people. You may split the laps as you want. The course is a 10k loop./>

Feathers 10K

The Feathers 10k is named after an iconic woman in the running community, Ms. Sherry Feathers. Ms. Sherry inspires, volunteers, and advocates for many local organizations in the Savannah area, including Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia. She will claim that her husband, Reggie, helped instill the act of giving to the community, which she continues to advocate for, and she has passed it to her family as they embrace and continue the "Feathers" legacy.

50k RELAY

Put together a team of 2-5 runners and work together to complete a 50k! 1 person from the team will complete a 10k at a time. When the runner comes in the next person from the team will complete the next 10k. Until the team has completed a total of a 50k. On the last 10k(of the 50K), all team members may run together if they wish to complete this challenge together.

Awards

Awards: Finisher medals for ALL distances. Buckle for 100 mile finisher Awards: Top 3 Female and top 3 Male awards for 10k, 50k, 100k, &100mile. Relay awards. Top team, and Top team under 18. Swag : gender specific shirts available. Patch. Anyone that completes the distance they registered for will receive a patch of completion.

Directions:

Directions: Please be advised you will be driving through a very small, quiet neighborhood to get to the island. You MUST follow speed laws and be aware of pedestrians. The bridge to the Island is 1 lane. There will be volunteers to help guide. Be aware of this when entering and leaving the island. Those coming in have the right of way. Address: Rose Dhu Island Drive. Savannah, GA 31419. Type that in GPS then keep going till you get there. Signage and volunteers will direct you. Curfew: No entering Rose Dhu Island past midnight, (you may leave). The gate will close. You may return at 6am.

Camping

Camping: There is camping available through the Girl Scouts for a small fee. There are cabins, perches and elevated platforms for tents with showers and bathrooms for rent for the weekend. Reservations are first come, first serve. the price include Friday check in - checkout Sunday. You must leave the rental as you entered it. LEAVE NO TRACE. See link for reservations. https://gshg.wufoo.com/forms/race-weekend-lodging-request-a-gs-island-ultra/ Ultra distance participants: There is no fee for primitive or vehicle camping. The Race Director must be informed 1 week prior to the race of intent to stay on the island on Friday. 10 x 10 Canopy for personal aide in designated areas. Must be secured. Sorry, No RV’s are allowed on the Island. Park in designated areas. Those renting may park by their rental, off the course. Cabins are currently sold out. We will announce if a cabin becomes available.

Packet Pick up/ pre-race dinner

Packet Pick up: location TBD Friday: All runners can pick up packets Friday between 10:30- 6pm or on race morning. Ultrarunners or those staying on Rose Dhu Island may pick up packets Friday at the pre race dinner or race morning From 5pm - 7pm. Please inform RD of the need for the packet to be at the dinner. Race Day: 6:30 am - 7:30 am Pre Race dinner: There will be a pre race dinner and faq. Friday from 5pm-7pm. Ultrarunners may pick up packets at dinner. Short distance may pick up packets at TBD. Food menu: TBD

Event cancellation/ Refund Policy

Event cancellation: For extreme weather the race will be rescheduled for 12/11/26- 12/13/26 Race insurance is available for 80% refund insurance through “Spot insurance" on ultrasignup. Deferrals allowed up to 3 months prior to race, or may transfer for registration price minus fees to another R4R event. Absolutely no refunds, deferrals, or transfers 3 months prior to race. Exceptions: military orders, pregnancy, postpartum, breast feeding: For less than 3 months and unable to drop down in distance you may transfer to another R4R race within a year's time period. Please be aware that you may be asked to provide medical, or military documentation.

Aid Station

Aid stations: 1 Same ole suspects will be available. . We do cater to dietary needs but you must make RD aware. For strict allergies, please provide your own food. We do not promise no cross contamination. 100% girl scout cookies will be available at the aid stations. This is a CUPLESS RACE. Water and Hydration will be available. We use GU roctane Hydration drink mix. Medical Tent: There is a RN on staff for minor injuries only. AED will be on site. Designated private breast feeding accommodations available. Feminine products available at med tent. Absolutely no analgesics will be available from RD or nurse.

Pacers

Pacers must fill out a form, sign a waiver and wear a "Pacer" bib before pacing. Absolutely No one may run on the course without a bib. Pacers will register at the aid station prior to pacing. Pacers are allowed after 9 laps, A pacer may only run 4 laps at a time then they must sit out a lap. You may have more than 1 pacer. Only 1 pacer with a runner on the course at a time. Exception: Anyone over 70, or pregnant may have a pacer after 30miles. Pacers or crew may purchase an all you can eat buffet (aid station food) ticket. 1per person.

Course details

Course: 6.25 mile trail loop. Non technical, flat course. Occasional root. The course winds through the cabin and perches, So personal aid is easily accessible to those renting Timing: The event is chip timed. The course is measured at 6.25 miles via walking wheel. Runners must pass over the timing mat with a timing chip each lap. 10k- 1 lap 50k - 5 laps 100k - 10 laps 100mile 16 laps

Rules

RULES: Failure to follow these rules will lead to disqualification and be asked to leave the event with no refund. Pacers allowed for the 100k and 100 mile after 50 miles. Runners over age 70 may have pacer after 30 miles. Runners and Pacers must register and wear a bib on front. If pacers would like to partake in aid station food register as pacer with food- for small fee No littlering, If you see something, pick it up for extra strava kudos. Take out what you bring in. Do not leave any garbage, no one wants your stuff. No unsportsmanlike conduct. This is strictly enforced. Headlamps or body lights required from dusk to dawn - don't forget batteries. Do not disturb wildlife. They are free to eat you. Runners must carry their own gear. No muling. RD must be notified of DNF, timing chip must be turned in. No one may wear a bib under someone else's name. Bib Transfers, or banditing is strictly prohibited. This is a cupless race. You must bring and carry your own hydration vessels (cups, bladder, etc) . Beverages must be in cans. No glass. (Sodas, alcoholic beverages) No RV’s on the island. They'll sink the island. Click register. Encourage, support, and experience the joy of trail running.