Santa Fe Showdown 18 Hour Adventure Race
Saturday, June 24 – Sunday, June 25, 2023
Past event
12:00 PM EDT
Gainesville, Florida
$211.94 · 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor challenge at the Santa Fe Showdown 18 Hour Adventure Race, taking place from Saturday, June 24th to Sunday, June 25th, 2023, in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. This unique long-form race offers participants a thrilling journey through Florida's stunning natural landscapes, featuring moss-draped oaks, majestic bald cypress trees, and lush palmetto thickets. The adventure begins at high noon at Owens-Illinois Park, where racers will navigate through the wilderness, encountering the captivating sights and sounds of the local wildlife, including bobcats and whitetail deer. As day turns to night, competitors will race against the dawn to collect checkpoints and ring the finish line bell before 6 AM.
The Santa Fe Showdown provides an exciting opportunity to experience the untouched beauty of Florida while pushing your limits in an 18-hour race. After the adventure, participants can unwind and celebrate at the Possum Jump Adventures post-race party, featuring a delicious breakfast. With its close proximity to downtown Gainesville, this event is perfect for adventure seekers and their family and friends, who can enjoy various lodging and entertainment options in the area. Don’t miss out on this amazing summer weekend of
The Santa Fe Showdown provides an exciting opportunity to experience the untouched beauty of Florida while pushing your limits in an 18-hour race. After the adventure, participants can unwind and celebrate at the Possum Jump Adventures post-race party, featuring a delicious breakfast. With its close proximity to downtown Gainesville, this event is perfect for adventure seekers and their family and friends, who can enjoy various lodging and entertainment options in the area. Don’t miss out on this amazing summer weekend of
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Santa Fe Showdown
Incl. $12.94 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Jun 24, 2023 (12:00 PM EDT)
$211.94
Organiser's description
Our only long-form race! If youve always wanted to see what Florida was truly like before tourism, snowbirds, and a certain Mouse made it famous, this is your chance.
Starting at Owens-Illinois Park in Alachua County, Florida, the Santa Fe Showdown is an 18-hour race through a landscape dotted by moss-draped oaks, towering bald cypress, and palmetto thickets strong enough to hide bobcats, whitetail deer, and the occasional checkpoint. Your race starts at high noon on Saturday and youll be deep in the wild by sunset deep enough to hear owls stealthy flight overhead and catch the reflection off a pair of eyes as the night animals come out to play. Is that splash by the river an otter, hunting dinner, or an alligator eyeing your canoe? Only one way to find out!
Race the sunrise as you try to get your checkpoints and ring the finish line bell before 6 am!
We'll have our patented Possum Jump Adventures post-race party, but this time instead of a BBQ we'll be serving everyone breakfast.
Just a short drive from downtown Gainesville, this race is a perfect way to spend a summer weekend exploring, with plenty of lodging options and entertainment opportunities for any family and friends that come with you while you race!
Starting at Owens-Illinois Park in Alachua County, Florida, the Santa Fe Showdown is an 18-hour race through a landscape dotted by moss-draped oaks, towering bald cypress, and palmetto thickets strong enough to hide bobcats, whitetail deer, and the occasional checkpoint. Your race starts at high noon on Saturday and youll be deep in the wild by sunset deep enough to hear owls stealthy flight overhead and catch the reflection off a pair of eyes as the night animals come out to play. Is that splash by the river an otter, hunting dinner, or an alligator eyeing your canoe? Only one way to find out!
Race the sunrise as you try to get your checkpoints and ring the finish line bell before 6 am!
We'll have our patented Possum Jump Adventures post-race party, but this time instead of a BBQ we'll be serving everyone breakfast.
Just a short drive from downtown Gainesville, this race is a perfect way to spend a summer weekend exploring, with plenty of lodging options and entertainment opportunities for any family and friends that come with you while you race!
Location
11309 SE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, 32641, FL, United States
Santa Fe Showdown 18 Hour Adventure Race
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