Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic
Tallahassee Ultra Distance Classic. Date: December 18, 2021. Location: Wakulla Springs State Park. Gary and Peg Griffin have brought their own special love of Ultra events to this Classic which includes both a 50K and a 50 Mile race. The First Family of Ultra Running (Gary has now run more than 100 ultras and Peg has attended almost as many) took over direction of the race in 2006 and have maintained a great experience for participants. Despite the threat of stormy weather the 2013 edition of the Ultra produced 80 finishers (66 in thr 50K and 14 in the 50M). After many years of a slightly longer than 2-mile loop, a new 10K loop course was used in 2012. The course leaves the beautiful grounds of Wakulla Springs State Park and includes a section along Highway 61, The Wakulla Springs Road. 2013 saw the greatest number of finishers in the event’s history with a total of 84. 2014 marked the end of an era as Gary and Peg turn the event over to Jay Silvanima and Nancy Stedman. They just finished their 3 event as directors and all have gone very well. The event was first run in 1980 and was directed by a committee of volunteers. Don’t let the distances scare you, this is a very doable event and a great experience! The web page with more detail is www.tallahasseeultra.com.
History
- Sometimes a Marathon is not Far Enough, (David Yon, 2022)
- Absent from Duty (David Yon, 2018)
- An Ultra Extraordinary Impact
- Race Director’s Report – TUDC 2012
- TUDC 2009 – A Study in Perseverance
- Ultra Drenched 2009
- It is a long run 2009
- 70 Years; Counting Laps 2008
- Circle of Friends 2007
- Moments in Time 2007
- Understanding the Ultra – It’s a Lot Like Family 2006
- Giving Thanks on the Road – 2000
- A Look at January 9, 1982
Results
- 2022 Results – 50 Mile | 50 Mile Wheelchair | 50K | Marathon
- 2021 Results – 50 Mile | 50K | 50K Wheelchair | Marathon
- 2020 – Live Race Not Held – Virtual edition due to Pandemic
- 2019 Results – 50 Mile | 50K | Marathon | 50K Rucker Division | Marathon Rucker Division
- 2018 Results – 50 Mile | 50K | Marathon
- 2017 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2016 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2015 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2014 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2013 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2012 Results – 50 Mile | 50 Mile Wheelchair | 50K
- 2011 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2010 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2009 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2008 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2007 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2006 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2005 Results – 50 Mile | 50K | Marathon
- 2004 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2003 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2002 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2001 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 2000 Results – 50 Mile | 50K | Marathon
- 1999 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 1998 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 1997 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 1996 Results – 50K | 80K
- 1995 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 1994 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 1993 Results – 50 Mile | 50K
- 1992 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1991 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1990 Results – N/A
- 1989 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1988 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1987 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1986 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1985 Results – 50K | 100K | 100 Mile
- 1984 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1983 Results – 50K | 100K
- 1982 Results (December) – 50 Mile | 50K | 100K
- 1982 Results (January) – 50 Mile | 100K
- 1991 – N/A
- 1980 Results – 50 Mile