Hell Hole Hundred

The Hell Hole Hundred will take place from Friday, June 5, 2026, to Sunday, June 7, 2026, on the Jericho Horse Trail within the Francis Marion National Forest in Bethera, SC. Distances offered include 100 miles, 50 miles, 50 km, 25 km (day and night options), and 10 km. The race is presented by The Foot Store under management of Palmetto Ultras and takes place in the hot, humid swamps of South Carolina in June.

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The course consists of dirt fire roads and single-track trail — flat but unforgiving in the heat. Most DNFs result from improper hydration and electrolyte management. Runners are required to check in at each aid station. Dogs are not allowed on the course per insurance policy.

• Three fully stocked aid stations on course plus main aid station at start/finish, offering gummy bears, sour patch kids, potatoes, chips, pretzels, cold sodas, water, sports drink, plus hot food throughout the day. Porta potties at all aid stations.
• Packet pickup: Friday, June 5 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Foot Store, and Friday, June 5 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at start/finish line for 100 milers. Additional pickups Saturday, June 6 from 6:00 AM to 6:30 AM and 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
• Drop bags allowed at start/finish line or at crew vehicles. Crew can meet runners at aid stations.
• Swag: all registrants receive a Boco Gear Hell Hole hat. 100 mile finishers receive a custom buckle. Top 3 male/female in each distance receive an old‑school trophy. All finishers receive a custom engraved/burned wooden coaster.
• Night running (any distance crossing night hours) requires a headlamp, waist lamp, or similar light source plus spare batteries/charger.

Pacers: one pacer allowed at a time for 50 milers (last loop only) and 100 milers (anytime after completion of 3rd loop). A single pacer bib is provided.

• Swamp Series: run any distance at all three Palmetto Ultras races (Frozen, Swamp Fox, and Hell Hole). Most accumulated miles across all three wins King/Queen of the Swamp (male and female). Tie broken by fastest total time.
• Youth runners 14 and under: email for discount code. Female runners signing up for 50 or 100 mile distances receive a code to share with another female runner for a discount.
• No refunds. Distance changes or bib transfers allowed via UltraSignup no later than Tuesday of race week. Pregnancy and postpartum deferral: one‑year deferral offered.
• Volunteer program: 12 hours volunteer time = 100% discount on any race entry; 6 hours = 50% discount. Volunteers receive meals and swag.
• Location: use Google Maps and search "Jericho Horse Trail" (coordinates 33.200830, -79.765589). Apple Maps will not direct correctly.

The course is marked with blue reflective flags on the ground and blue reflective ribbon hanging from tree branches. Runners are highly recommended to download the course map to watch/phone (AllTrails allows offline navigation). Wildlife in the area includes deer, alligators, wild hogs, snakes, spiders, coyotes, and bugs.

• Contact: [email protected]
• Race registration closes Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.
• Runners and volunteers receive complimentary meals. Non‑runner/volunteer meals available for purchase ($5) via UltraSignup.
• Aid station coordinates are provided in the Runners Guide for crew planning.
• The event is part of Palmetto Ultras' trail series in Francis Marion National Forest.

The Hell Hole Hundred is a summer endurance test in South Carolina's hot, humid swamps, offering distances from 10 km to 100 miles on flat but unforgiving trail, with full aid stations, pacers for longer distances, custom swag, and a focus on hydration and heat management for all participants.