Picnic Island Ultra

  • Date Sun 16th March 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Jupiter, Florida
  • Price $80.50 - $133.50
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances Ultra, Half Marathon

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Get ready for an exhilarating day of endurance and adventure at the 7th Annual Picnic Island Ultra on Sunday, March 16th, 2025! Taking place at the scenic Riverbend Park in Jupiter, Palm Beach, this event promises to be a highlight for runners of all levels. Participants can choose from three exciting race options: a challenging 10-hour individual race, a 6-hour individual race, or a thrilling half marathon, which consists of four loops around the beautiful 3.32-mile course.

With the event set to run from 7 AM to 7 PM, runners will have ample daylight to tackle their chosen distance while enjoying the stunning natural surroundings. The fully stocked aid station at the start/finish line ensures that every participant stays fueled and energized throughout their journey. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or a newcomer to the scene, the Picnic Island Ultra is the perfect opportunity to push your limits, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and contribute to the preservation of the beautiful Riverbend Park. Sign up now and secure your spot in this unforgettable experience!

Organiser's Description

7TH ANNUAL PICNIC ISLAND ULTRA - AT RIVERBEND PARK IN JUPITER FL.

2025 USATF SANCTIONED EVENT

SUNDAY MARCH 16TH, 2025

THERE WILL BE 3 EVENTS; A 10 HOUR INDIVIDUAL, A 6 HOUR INDIVIDUAL, AND A HALF MARATHON. ( A FIXED TIME EVENT IS WHERE YOU HAVE 6 OR 10 HOURS TO RUN AS MUCH AS YOU CAN OR WANT TO. TECHNICALLY, YOU'RE A FINISHER AFTER COMPLETING ONE LOOP!) THE HALF MARATHON IS 4 LOOPS.

RACEDIRECTOR AND TIMING WILL BE BY MIKE MELTON OF MCM TIMING & RESULTS LLC

DATE: SUNDAY 3-16-2025
LOCATION: RIVERBEND & LOXAHATCHEE RIVER BATTLEFIELD PARKS,
9060 INDIANTOWN ROAD JUPITER, FL 33478

EVENT START TIMES: ( THE PARK IS OPEN SUNRISE TO SUNSET AND THAT DAY IT'S 7 AM TO 7 PM. 12 HOURS OF DAYLIGHT = 1 HOUR TO SET UP, 1 HOUR TO BREAK DOWN & 10 HOURS TO RUN )
INDIVIDUAL
10 HOUR AT 8:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
6 HOUR AT 8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM
HALF MARATHON DISTANCE -- AT 9:00 AM TILL YOU FINISH (4 LOOPS)

FINISH TIME: 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM MARCH 16TH 2024 (OR WHEN YOU DECIDE TO STOP)

COURSE: THIS YEAR THE COURSE WILL BE A LOOP AROUND RIVERBEND PARK (THE LONG LOOP WILL BE 3.32 MILES) . YOU'LL PASS THE START/FINISH LINE / AID STATION AND YOUR GEAR EVERY LOOP.

MAP: HTTPS://ONTHEGOMAP.COM/S/M0TRLJEF

AID STATION: A FULLY STOCKED AID STATION WILL BE AT THE START/FINISH LINE, STOCKED WITH BETTER THEN AVERAGE ULTRA FOOD!

CHARITY BENEFACTOR: RIVERBEND PARK / BATTLEFIELD PARK

REGISTRATION: RUNSIGNUP.COM THE RACE HAS A NO REFUND POLICY IN PLACE, DEFERRALS ARE ONLY TO THE NEXT YEARS EVENT

PACKET PICKUP: WE DO PACKET PICK UP RACE MORNING AT THE PARK, YOU'LL GET YOU BIB WITH THE TIMING TAG ATTACHED FROM OUR TIMER.

_SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED! _

_YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY THE END OF THE DAY ON MARCH 3RD TO BE GUARANTEED A CORRECT SIZE SHIRT, AFTER THAT SHIRTS MAY OR MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE._

LOOP SIZE: FOR THIS EVENT WE USE 2 DIFFERENT SIZE COURSE LOOPS THE _"LONG"_ LOOP AND A _"SHORT"_ LOOP. SINCE WE HAVE A TIME LIMIT THERE IS NO WAY THE TIMER COULD MEASURE PARTIAL LAPS ON A 3.32 MILE COURSE AND GET RESULTS POSTED WITHIN OUR TIME LIMIT. WE WILL RUN THE LONG LOOP TILL HOUR 5 IN THE 6 HOUR EVENT AND HOUR 9 IN THE 10 HOUR EVENT, THEN IF YOU'RE NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE ANOTHER FULL LOOP YOU CAN SWITCH TO THE SHORT LOOP (0.85 MILES) TO GET EXTRA MILEAGE IN THE FINAL HOUR. ONLY COMPLETED FULL LOOPS COUNT, IF THE CLOCK RUNS OUT AND YOU'RE 6 INCHES FROM CROSSING THE TIMING MAT, THAT LOOP DOESN'T COUNT!



EVENT EMAIL: [email protected]



ALL PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS & SPECTATORS AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS THE PARK HAS GRANTED US APPROVAL TO HOLD A RACE IN 2025, WE NEED TO SHOW THE PARK WE CARE ABOUT OUR TRAILS AND THE PARKS THAT CONTAIN THEM.

DOGS: SORRY BUT DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN RIVERBEND PARK;
( HTTPS://DISCOVER.PBCGOV.ORG/PARKS/GENERAL/DOGS.ASPX [https://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/General/Dogs.aspx] )

DROPPING DOWN: RUNNERS CAN CHANGE THE DISTANCE AND DROP DOWN TO A LESSER DISTANCE. HOWEVER, THIS HAS TO BE DONE _BEFORE _THE START OF THE EVENT. ONCE YOU START YOUR RACE, THERE ARE NO CHANGES ALLOWED.

THE RACE HAS A _NO REFUND POLICY_ IN PLACE, DEFERRALS ARE ONLY TO THE NEXT YEARS EVENT. AFTER YOU REGISTER IF YOU FIND YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND FOR WHATEVER REASON, YOU CAN DEFER A REGISTRATION TO THE NEXT YEARS RACE. EMAIL US FOR A DEFERRAL AT [email protected]



NOTE: ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED HERE IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR APPROVAL OR COMPLIANCE.

RIVERBEND & LOXAHATCHEE RIVER BATTLEFIELD PARKS 9060 W INDIANTOWN RD JUPITER FL 33478

MIKE MELTON, RACE DIRECTOR [email protected]

Races

  • 10 Hour Individual Event

    Incl. $8.50 Fee & Shirt

    Sun 16th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $133.50

  • 6 Hour Individual Event

    Incl. $7.00 Fee & Shirt

    Sun 16th March 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $107.00

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.50 Fee & Shirt

    Sun 16th March 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $80.50

    The course is 4 loops of 3.32 miles.

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Riverbend & Loxahatchee River Battlefield Parks, 9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, 33478, FL, United States

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