Runners at Florida Across the State Challenge Across the State Relay Team

Florida Across the State Challenge Across the State Relay Team

Saturday, 12 October 2024· 04:00· New Smyrna Beach, FL, 32169, US

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About this race

THIS IS NOT A REAL RACE

Challenge yourself with this unique race across the state of Florida. Starting at the Atlantic Ocean in beautiful New Smyrna Beach and ending at the Gulf of Mexico in Crystal River, you will run Route 44 the across the state of Florida. 

Some of the towns it passes through are Crystal River, Inverness, Wildwood, The Villages, Leesburg, Tavares, Eustis, Mount Dora, DeLand and New Smyrna Beach.

You will enjoy the run through these Old Florida towns on your journey from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

What to expect

Written from race data

The Florida Across the State Challenge, also known as the Across the State Relay, is a unique ultra-endurance event held on October 12, 2024, starting in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. While specific historical details for this exact event title are not readily available, it's presented as a "6" type event, suggesting a challenging, potentially multi-day relay race designed to test the limits of team endurance and navigation. Participants should anticipate a demanding experience requiring significant teamwork, strategic planning, and physical fortitude, as they will be covering a considerable distance across the state. This relay event likely traverses a diverse range of Florida terrain. Given its "across the state" nature, runners can expect a mix of road running, potentially with some sections on trails or unpaved surfaces, depending on the chosen route. The typical conditions in Florida in October generally offer warm to hot temperatures with high humidity, necessitating careful hydration and heat management. Notable features of this challenge would undoubtedly include the collaborative spirit of a relay, the strategic decisions involved in leg assignments and pacing, and the sheer accomplishment of collectively conquering the vast distance from one side of the Sunshine State to the other.

The course

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Weather on the day

Sat, 12 Oct 2024

Rain, Partially cloudy

23.7°C

High / low 26.6° / 21.4°
Humidity 83%
Rain chance 100% · 5.0mm
Wind 16 km/h, gusts 22
UV index 7
Light 07:23 – 18:56

Weather data by VisualCrossing

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