When is Florida Death Race?

Florida Death Race takes place on Mar 7, 2026. That's in 1 week.

Where is Florida Death Race located?

Florida Death Race is held in Lee, Florida, United States.

What distances are available at Florida Death Race?

Florida Death Race offers the following distances: 74M, 37M.

How do I register for Florida Death Race?

You can register for Florida Death Race through the official registration page.

What is the typical weather for Florida Death Race?

Based on historical data, you can expect temperatures between 44°F and 71°F on race day. There's approximately a 12% chance of precipitation.

Florida Death Race (37M-74M) - Mar 7, 2026 | Lee, FL

Prepare for an unparalleled challenge at the Florida Death Race on March 7, 2026, setting off from Lee, FL. Offering formidable 74-mile and 37-mile distances, this event is designed to push runners beyond their perceived limits, promising an experience that feels like a 100-miler, especially if you finish. Participants are uniquely required to carry a 1-lb unengraved railroad spike throughout the race, symbolizing their burden, which 74-mile finishers will dramatically cast into a coffin for an engraved memento. Typical race day conditions in early March offer highs around 71°F and lows around 44°F, with a minimal 12% chance of precipitation.

The course, praised as one of the most scenic, immerses runners in the remote beauty of the Florida National Scenic Trail, with 90-97% of the mileage traversing its winding, often rooty paths. Approximately 75% of the race unfolds along the picturesque blackwater Suwannee River, with sections also skirting the Withlacoochee and Alapaha Rivers, and featuring a mandatory ferry crossing for some distances. While elevation gain is modest—around 2,500 feet for the 74-miler and 1,500 feet for the 37-miler—the technical nature of the trail, including steephead ravines, ensures a demanding effort, luring runners into a "death march" rather than a relentless uphill battle. The 74-miler operates as an out-and-back from Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, while the 37-miler begins at Gibson County Park before concluding at the State Park.

Runners in the 74-mile race will find support at seven fully stocked aid stations with two drop bag locations and crew access at most stops, while 37-mile participants will encounter three fully stocked aid stations, a water drop, and one drop bag location. This "low frills" race focuses intensely on the journey and accomplishment, foregoing traditional swag in favor of the profound challenge and the distinctive finisher's spike (for 74M) or medal (for 37M). For those who conquer the 74-mile distance, an added incentive awaits: the top 100 finishers earn early registration for the coveted Georgia Death Race.