Apex Endurance Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Apex Endurance Challenge

The Apex Endurance Challenge is an exciting test of grit and stamina designed to bring endurance athletes of all kinds together for one unforgettable day of adventure. Taking place on February 7th at the beautiful T. Mabry Carlton Reserve, this event offers an action-packed 4-hour or 8-hour adventure race. The Apex Endurance Challenge is all about pushing your limits, embracing the outdoors, and having fun with a community of like-minded athletes.

⏰ Check-In and Race Details

• Check-In Date: Saturday February 7th, 2026 6:30am
• Pre Race Meeting: 7:30am
• Race Start: Saturday February 7th, 2026 at 8:00am
• Race Day Start Location: 1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292

🏆 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: Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Carlton Reserve covering approximately 24-40 miles.
• Navigating: Racers will use pre-plotted Cal topo maps to navigate to checkpoints while paddling, cycling and running/trekking.
• Checkpoints: Checkpoints will be placed in various locations using natural features such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc.
• Terrain: 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 your 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.

🎖️ Awards

Awards will take place at 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: Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Carlton Reserve covering approximately 16-20 miles.
• Navigating: Racers will use pre-plotted Cal topo maps to navigate to checkpoints while paddling, cycling and running/trekking.
• Checkpoints: Checkpoints will be placed in various locations using natural features such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc.
• Terrain: 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 your 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.

🎖️ Awards

Awards will take place at 4:30pm.

🔗 Race Information Link

For more information and registration, visit the official race page: Apex Endurance Challenge.