Apex Adventure Race - SWFL
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Apex Endurance Challenge
The Apex Endurance Challenge takes place on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at T. Mabry Carlton Reserve, 1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292. The event program includes multiple race options and an additional USARA daily insurance fee of $8.00.
Distances
- 50K trail race
- 25K trail race
- 24-40 miles 8 Hour Adventure Race
- 16-20 miles 4 Hour Adventure Race
Race formats and logistics
The 50K and 25K are listed as trail races; the full course layout will be provided later. The adventure races combine trekking or trail running, mountain biking, and kayaking. Competitors navigate using pre-plotted CalTopo maps and locate checkpoints placed by natural features such as trail intersections, streams, bays, and coves.
Both adventure races accept solo up to four-person teams. The 8 Hour event covers about 24-40 miles and the 4 Hour event covers about 16-20 miles. Boats, PFDs, and paddles are included with registration; participants may bring their own boats and equipment. Boats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and three-person teams are asked to use a three-person canoe. Course surfaces include single-track mountain bike trails, dirt or gravel roads, some paved roads, and flat water kayaking. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.