BRONZE
DRAGONFLY
ULTRA
3 Hour | 6 Hour | 12 Hour | 24 Hour | 30 Hour
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
APRIL 25 - 26, 2026
Saturday April 25-26, 2026
Bronze Dragonfly Ultra
3 Hour | 6 Hour | 12 Hour | 24 Hour | 30 Hour
Lake Mayer
Savannah, Georgia
Join us for the Bronze Dragonfly 30 Hour Ultra and run for mental health, resilience, and hope. Lace up for 3, 6, 12, 24, or 30 hours on a USATF certified loop as you chase your goals under the watch of the bronze dragonfly.
Every lap tells a story.
Make yours one that changes lives.
Event Location
Lake Mayer​
1850 E Montgomery Cross Rd.
Savannah, GA 31406
As you run circles around Lake Mayer you will notice a lot of things, but one that stands out is the incredible dragonflies. Dragonflies symbolize change, new beginnings, transformation, adaptability, self-realization, and hope. While you are moving forward, notice the dragonflies, identify them, and know that new beginnings are there.
Make yours count.
Start Times
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th
7:00 AM Race Start:
3 Hour
12 Hour Day
24 Hour
30 Hour
8:00 PM Race Start:
12 Hour Night
SUNDAY, APRIL 26th
6:30 AM Race Start:
6 Hour
Bib Pickup
FRIDAY, APRIL 24th
TBD
SATURDAY, APRIL 25th
TBD
SUNDAY, APRIL 26th
TBD
Awards & Recognition
All runners who complete one lap will receive a finisher's medal.
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100 mile finishers earn a buckle.
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100 miles under 24 hour finishers earn a unique 24 hour buckle.
Race Perks
Live chip timed race results​ displayed on-course
Well marked loop course
Post-race Award Ceremony
Live music
Finisher awards
Watch Live
Follow the 2026 Bronze Dragonfly Ultra and celebrate the runners from afar!
Pacers
We understand that sometimes you need a boost from a friend,
but during day hours the course gets very crowded.
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Absolutely no pacers are allowed for the 3, 6, or 12 hour event.
For the 24 and 30 hour event pacers are only allowed between 2am - 6am.
If you need to have someone specific to run with you, please encourage them to register.
Julia Backus Smith
August 12, 1946 - December 22, 2003
Julia Backus Smith was a prominent member of Savannah, as well as an avid runner who completed several marathons. Julia was an advocate for the Chatham/Savannah Citizen's Advocacy and represented her town on the Chatham County Commission from 1988 until 1992. She showed immense compassion for the less fortunate regardless or race, walk, or worth and helped so many in and around the city.
Julia was a founding member of the Savannah Striders, Savannah's largest running club. Julia was the first woman from Savannah to participate in the Boston Marathon. She also entered in the New York Marathon and Grandfather Mountain Marathons on numerous occasions, running over 20 races total. At the age of 55 Julia ran her last race at the Disney World Marathon.
Julia earned the title of the fastest female runner in the Savannah area.
Despite her compassion for others and many successes, Julia was haunted by her mental illness and succumbed to depression in 2003 by suicide.
Julia was her family's "rock" and
is sorely missed and dearly cherished.
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
Rough Runners R4R will continue to assist those in need locally who may need help continuing or starting mental health care due to lack of financial income. No matter the reason, people should have access to mental health care when they need it.
This is to help them continue on.
We can't do this alone. We need your help.
Please consider making a donation to help those in need.
SIGN UP TO RUN
Ready to run for a reason? Choose your race format, secure your spot, and join us at Lake Mayer for an unforgettable ultra experience that supports mental health in our community.