BEFORE YOU REGISTER 2024: INFORMATION YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW

RACE HIGHLIGHTS

Race Start:

Races begin at 8:00am at the Miccosukee Village. Runner check-in starts at 6:15am, and live orientation will be held in the amphitheater at 7:15am. Don’t miss it! Arrive early.

Distances and cut-off times:

5-kilometers: 90 minutes to complete this out-and-back course onto the Shark Valley loop. $50.

16.5 miles: 5 ½ hours to complete. You will run the entire Shark Valley loop! $150.

50-kilometers: 12 hours allowed. Run Shark Valley, back to the Village, then west to Loop Road for 4.5 miles

before returning to the Village. $225.

50-miles: 16 hours to finish. Run the Shark Valley Loop, back to the Village and west on Loop Road for 13.5

miles before heading back for your well-earned finisher medal! $250.

View a map of each distance under the “COURSE” tab.

Support on course:

Fully stocked aid stations and water stops for all runners will be set-up at appropriate intervals along the course. (See maps for locations.) Bathrooms and portable toilets, too. The course will be monitored by race marshals who are driving the course, assisted by Miccosukee Police. The race will be professionally timed with interim timing equipment clearly marked and logically placed.

Drop bags:

50-mile and 50-K runners have the option to place a personal drop bag at the Village to access after completing Shark Valley, and another at their respective turn-arounds on Loop Road. Race staff will place and return them to the finish for you.

Checking-in:

On race morning at the Miccosukee Village, pick-up your race bib (with timing chip), race shirt and goodie bag beginning at 6:15am. Parking is plentiful and free. Arrive early.

Volunteers:

WE NEED YOU! Not running but would like to support these athletes in important ways? Volunteer at an aid station or the finish line. Go to the “Volunteer Registration” page under the website “REGISTER” tab to select a location and time slot.

Bring the family!

Lots to see and do at the Miccosukee Village: live alligator show, airboat rides, art and crafts on display, fry bread and assorted other food and drink items and more!

Entry fees:

Go to the “Runner Registration” page on the website for this information.