Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Ultra & Relay

Official Blackbeard's Revenge 100 training plans are designed by Coach Caleb Masland of Ironroot Distance and Coach Steve Epifano of SoCal Runner Coaching.

You can purchase a plan directly through their websites:

Coach Caleb:  https://www.ironrootdistance.com/bbr-plans

Coach Steve:  https://www.socalrunnercoaching.com/bbr-plans

After you purchase a plan you'll receive an email from Coach Caleb or Coach Steve with instructions to add the plan on TrainingPeaks.

Questions about training plans?  Email Coach Caleb at caleb@ironrootdistance.com or Coach Steve at steve@socalrunnercoaching.com.

 

Meet the Coaches

Coach Steve Epifano is a UESCA Certified Ultrarunning, Running, Endurance Strength & Conditioning, and Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach. A two-time Blackbeard's Revenge 100 Mile finisher (2025 and 2026), he has completed everything from the 5K to 250-mile ultramarathons. His training plans combine coaching expertise with firsthand experience to prepare runners for the unique demands of Blackbeard's Revenge's flat, exposed course.

Coach Caleb Masland has been coaching runners since 2008 and has worked full-time as a running coach since 2013. Founder of Ironroot Distance (formerly Team Wicked Bonkproof), Caleb has coached Blackbeard's Revenge athletes for the past five years. A 2:28 marathoner and eight-time marathon winner, he brings nearly two decades of coaching experience to runners preparing for everything from their first ultramarathon to their next PR.

 

SoCal Runner Training Plans

with Coach Steve
Purchase Here

Pre-Training Block Plan

8 weeks, starting September 7, 2026. Build a base before official training starts.  $25.

Ultramarathon Plans

20 weeks, starting November 2, 2026.  $35.
Beginner and Advanced options

Relay Plans

20 weeks, starting November 2, 2026.  $25.
Options for teams of 4-6 and 3-4 runners

 

Ironroot Distance Training Plans

with Coach Caleb
Purchase Here

Pre-Training Block Plan

8 weeks, starting September 7, 2026. Build a base before official training starts.  $20.

Ultramarathon Plans

20 weeks, starting November 2, 2026.  $35.
Beginner and Advanced options

Relay Plans

12 weeks, starting December 28, 2026.  $25.
Options for teams of 4-6 and 3-4 runners

 

Virtual Clinics

Even if ye think you’ve got it all figured out—and even if this ain’t your first voyage with Blackbeard—join us anyway! These clinics aren’t just about training tips…they’re a chance to swap stories, meet your fellow Ultra Pirates, and build your crew before we set sail together in March.

Clinic 1 - October 27 at 7:00 pm EST

Meet the Coaches, learn more about the training plans and training for BBR, and ask questions as you begin your official Blackbeard's Revenge training!  Cap'n Becky, one of the BBR Race Directors, will also be joining the clinic to answer questions about race weekend.

RSVP & Submit Questions:  https://forms.gle/XwU5ADuRzADsU3FZA

Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/yqs-jbkb-rzi
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 251-262-9740‬ PIN: ‪234 985 633‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/yqs-jbkb-rzi?pin=4087752224757

Clinic 2 - January 12 at 7:00 pm EST

Mid-training check in!  Ask the coach questions about training, spend time with other ultra pirates, and ask the race staff questions about race weekend.

RSVP & Submit Questions:  https://forms.gle/DL68gj2iP5ELpkVP9

Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/dmp-gdni-jpd
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 614-931-0128‬ PIN: ‪314 813 075‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/dmp-gdni-jpd?pin=1871265385381

Clinic 3 - March 2 at 7:00 pm EST

Time to talk taper and race week with the coaches and race team!

RSVP & Submit Questions:  https://forms.gle/KbbEhiZfDuauBRed6

Google Meet joining info:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wkm-mstj-xdo
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 414-909-6476‬ PIN: ‪538 613 087‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/wkm-mstj-xdo?pin=2064791422028