Apex Adventure Race - SWFL

12 Hour Adventure Race

Race Distance:

40-65 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 Lee County covering approximately 40-65 miles. Racers will use pre-plotted GAIA GPS 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 permitted to bring you own boat to this race but must email and clear with the race director first. All PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are also included in your registration fee 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.

Clinic and Check-In Date:

Friday February 2nd, 2024 5:00pm at Paradise Bicycles 

Time:
Clinic: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Pre Race Meeting 6:30pm

Location:
Paradise Bicycles 
7949 Dani Dr #110
Fort Myers, FL 33966

Race Start:

Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 7:30am

Race Day Start Location:

Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 19130 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920

Disciplines:

Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking

Dinner and Awards for 12 Hour race: Estimated 7:30pm

3-Hour Intro to Adventure Racing (Family Friendly)

Race Distance:

8-10 Miles

Categories:

Solo, Two Person, Three Person and Four Person Teams

Description:

Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Lee County covering approximately 8-10 miles in three hours. Racers will use pre-plotted GAIA GPS topo maps to navigate to check points while paddling, biking and running/trekking through the course. Check points will be placed in various locations using natural features as indicators of placement such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc. This race will feature check points that are meant to be easy to find with no prior land navigation experience needed. We will have very experienced adventure racers on site for any questions about the race, the race is intended to provide an introduction to what adventure racing is all about, this race is also a great opportunity for the adventurous parents to get their children involved. We expect to have children as young as 5 to 6 years old out for this race.

Boats: 

Boats will be included in your registration cost, you are permitted to bring you own boat to this race. All PFDs (life jackets) and paddles are also included in your registration fee but you may bring your own. Apex Promoz will not be responsible for securing or transporting your paddle equipment or boatbefore during or after the race.

Boats will be available on a first come first serve basis. 

Check-In Date:

Clinic and Check-In Date:

Friday February 2nd, 2024 5:00pm at Paradise Bicycles 

Time:
Clinic: 5:00pm-6:30pm
Pre Race Meeting 6:30pm

Location:
Paradise Bicycles 
7949 Dani Dr #110
Fort Myers, FL 33966

Race Start:

Saturday February 3rd, 2024 at 9:00am

Race Day Start Location:

Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 19130 N River Rd, Alva, FL 33920

Disciplines:

Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking

Awards for 3 Hour race: Estimated 12:00pm