Apex Adventure Race - SWFL
- Date Sat 7th February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Venice, Florida
- Price $96.40 - $117.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra, 10 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Apex Adventure Race in beautiful Venice, Sarasota, on Saturday, February 7, 2026! This action-packed event invites teams of 1 to 4 participants to tackle an impressive 24-40 miles of diverse terrain, including trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking through the stunning Carlton Reserve. With an average speed of 4 to 5 miles per hour, racers will navigate using pre-plotted Cal topo maps to reach various checkpoints marked by natural features such as streams, bays, and intersections.
Whether you prefer the challenge of the 8-hour adventure race or the slightly shorter 4-hour option covering 16-20 miles, this event promises excitement and camaraderie. Boats, paddles, and life jackets are included in your registration, and participants are encouraged to bring their own boats for a discount on future races! Join us for a day filled with outdoor fun, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the wild at the Apex Adventure Race!
Whether you prefer the challenge of the 8-hour adventure race or the slightly shorter 4-hour option covering 16-20 miles, this event promises excitement and camaraderie. Boats, paddles, and life jackets are included in your registration, and participants are encouraged to bring their own boats for a discount on future races! Join us for a day filled with outdoor fun, friendly competition, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the wild at the Apex Adventure Race!
Organiser's Description
8 Hour Adventure Race
Race Distance:
24-40 Miles (4 to 5 miles per hour average speed)
Categories:
Solo, Two Person, Three Person and Four Person Teams
Description:
Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Carlton Reserve covering approximately 24-40 miles. Racers will use pre-plotted Cal topo maps to navigate to check points while paddling, cycling and running/trekking through the course. Check points will be placed in various different locations using natural features as indicators of placement such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc. The race will cover everything from single track Mountain Biking trails to dirt or gravel roads, a few paved roads and flat water kayaking.
Boats:
Boats will be included in your registration cost, you are encouraged to bring you own boat to this race and will be given a discount to a future race for providing your own boat. All PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are also included in your registration but you may bring your own. Apex Promoz will not be responsible for securing or transporting your paddle equipment or boat before during or after the race.
Boats will be available on a first come first serve basis. We will ask all three person teams to use a three-person canoe.
Check-In Date:
Saturday February 7th, 2026 6:30am
Pre Race Meeting 7:3am
Race Start:
Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 8:00am
Race Day Start Location:
1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292
Disciplines:
Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking
Awards:
4:30pm
4 Hour Adventure Race
Race Distance:
16-20 Miles (4 to 5 miles per hour average speed)
Categories:
Solo, Two Person, Three Person and Four Person Teams
Description:
Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Carlton Reserve covering approximately 16-20 miles. Racers will use pre-plotted Cal topo maps to navigate to check points while paddling, cycling and running/trekking through the course. Check points will be placed in various different locations using natural features as indicators of placement such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc. The race will cover everything from single track Mountain Biking trails to dirt or gravel roads, a few paved roads and flat water kayaking.
Boats:
Boats will be included in your registration cost, you are encouraged to bring you own boat to this race and will be given a discount to a future race for providing your own boat. All PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are also included in your registration but you may bring your own. Apex Promoz will not be responsible for securing or transporting your paddle equipment or boat before during or after the race.
Boats will be available on a first come first serve basis. We will ask all three person teams to use a three-person canoe.
Check-In Date:
Saturday February 7th, 2026 10:30am
Pre Race Meeting 7:3am
Race Start:
Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 12:00pm
Race Day Start Location:
1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292
Disciplines:
Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking
Awards:
4:30pm
Race Distance:
24-40 Miles (4 to 5 miles per hour average speed)
Categories:
Solo, Two Person, Three Person and Four Person Teams
Description:
Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Carlton Reserve covering approximately 24-40 miles. Racers will use pre-plotted Cal topo maps to navigate to check points while paddling, cycling and running/trekking through the course. Check points will be placed in various different locations using natural features as indicators of placement such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc. The race will cover everything from single track Mountain Biking trails to dirt or gravel roads, a few paved roads and flat water kayaking.
Boats:
Boats will be included in your registration cost, you are encouraged to bring you own boat to this race and will be given a discount to a future race for providing your own boat. All PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are also included in your registration but you may bring your own. Apex Promoz will not be responsible for securing or transporting your paddle equipment or boat before during or after the race.
Boats will be available on a first come first serve basis. We will ask all three person teams to use a three-person canoe.
Check-In Date:
Saturday February 7th, 2026 6:30am
Pre Race Meeting 7:3am
Race Start:
Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 8:00am
Race Day Start Location:
1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292
Disciplines:
Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking
Awards:
4:30pm
4 Hour Adventure Race
Race Distance:
16-20 Miles (4 to 5 miles per hour average speed)
Categories:
Solo, Two Person, Three Person and Four Person Teams
Description:
Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Carlton Reserve covering approximately 16-20 miles. Racers will use pre-plotted Cal topo maps to navigate to check points while paddling, cycling and running/trekking through the course. Check points will be placed in various different locations using natural features as indicators of placement such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc. The race will cover everything from single track Mountain Biking trails to dirt or gravel roads, a few paved roads and flat water kayaking.
Boats:
Boats will be included in your registration cost, you are encouraged to bring you own boat to this race and will be given a discount to a future race for providing your own boat. All PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are also included in your registration but you may bring your own. Apex Promoz will not be responsible for securing or transporting your paddle equipment or boat before during or after the race.
Boats will be available on a first come first serve basis. We will ask all three person teams to use a three-person canoe.
Check-In Date:
Saturday February 7th, 2026 10:30am
Pre Race Meeting 7:3am
Race Start:
Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 12:00pm
Race Day Start Location:
1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292
Disciplines:
Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking
Awards:
4:30pm
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