1st Annual
GIRL SCOUT ISLAND ULTRA
10k | 50k | 50k relay | 100k | 100 mile
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
NOVEMBER 20 - 22, 2026
Race Days: Saturday, Nov 21-22, 2026
Girl Scout Island Ultra
10k | 50k | 50k Relay | 100k | 100 Mile
Savannah, GA
Run where history meets adventure. The Girl Scout Island Ultra invites runners to Rose Dhu Island Camp in Savannah, Georgia, birthplace of Girl Scouts, for an unforgettable trail experience on Saturday, November 21, 2026. Choose your challenge from the Feathers 10K, 50K, 50K Relay (max 5 people), 100K, or 100 Mile, and be part of a race weekend built to inspire strength, grit, and possibility.
Event Location
Rose Dhu Island Drive
Savannah, GA 31419
Who knew the Girl Scouts had an island? Now imagine racing on it!
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.
​Curfew: No entering Rose Dhu Island past midnight. The gate will close. You may return at 6am.
Does not apply to leaving the island past midnight.
Start - End Times
SATURDAY, NOV 21st
8:00 AM
SUNDAY, MARCH 29th
4:00 PM
Run as much or little as you want to!
Have fun, socialize, and get some steps in - and you'll go home with a medal and maybe even a buckle!
Bring your pups! All dogs must be leashed, well behaved, and under your control. You must clean up after your pops! We love dogs but we don't love their poop where we play.
Packet Pickup
When: Friday, 10/20 10:30am - 6pm
Where: TBD
PRE-RACE DINNER + FAQ
When: Friday, 10/20 5pm - 7pm
Where: TBD
Menu: TBD
CAMPING ON GIRL SCOUT ISLAND
Join us for on-site camping through the Girl Scouts, available for a small fee. Options include cabins, perches, and elevated tent platforms, with access to showers and bathrooms for the weekend. Reservations are first come, first served and include Friday check-in through Sunday checkout. We ask that you respect the space and leave it exactly as you found it. Please follow Leave No Trace guidelines.
Ultra Distance Participants:
Primitive and vehicle camping are available at no cost. The Race Director must be notified at least one week prior to the race if you plan to stay on the island Friday night.
A 10 x 10 canopy is permitted for personal aid in designated areas and must be properly secured.
Please note that RVs are not allowed on the island.
All vehicles must be parked in designated areas. Those with rentals may park near their rental, off the course.
Awards & Recognition
Finisher medals for ALL distances.
100 Mile Finishers will receive a buckle.
Top 3 Female + Top 3 Male finishers for 10k, 50k, 100k, & 100 mile will receive award.
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RELAY: Top team + Top team under 18 years-old.
Race Perks
Live chip timed race results​ displayed on-course
Well marked 2.71 mile loop
Post-race Award Ceremony
Live music
Finisher awards
Complete your registered distance and receive a patch
100 mile ultra buckle
Gender-specific shirts available
Watch Live
Follow the 1st Girl Scout Island Ultra and celebrate the runners from afar!
Pacers
All pacers must complete a registration form, sign a waiver, and wear an official "Pacer" bib before joining a runner. No one is permitted on the course without a big. Pacers must check in and register at the designated aid station prior to pacing.
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Pacers are permitted after the 50-mile mark. Participants over the age of 70, or those who are pregnant, may have a pacer beginning at mile 30.
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Pacers and crew members may purchase an all-you-can-eat aid station buffet pass.
Course & Trail Conditions
The course is a 6.25-mile trail loop that is non-technical and relatively flat, with occasional roots. It winds through the cabin and perch areas, making personal aid easily accessible for those with rentals.
Timing
This is a chip-timed event. The course distance is measured at 6.25 miles using a calibrated walking wheel. Runners must cross the timing mat with their chip at the completion of each lap.
10K: 1 lap | 50K: 5 laps | 100K: 10 laps | 100 Mile: 16 laps
Savannah, Georgia is the birthplace of the Girl Scouts, as well as their founder, Juliette Gordon Low (1860-1927). Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts in 1912 for girls to be encouraged to create opportunities, embrace their strengths, and develop their full potential. Let's continue that legacy by enabling the athletic possibilities. So, what better sport to do this than Ultrarunning?
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Proceeds from this race will support the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, and Rose Dhu Island. All donations though Rough Runners R4R INC will be forwarded to the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia.
SIGN UP TO RUN
Ready to run for a reason? Choose your race format, secure your spot, and join us at Girl Scout Island for a one-of-a-kind running experience!