What distances are available for this event?

• →Full Marathon starting at 6:00 a.m.
• →South Half Marathon starting at 6:15 a.m.

How much does registration cost?

• →Early bird registration: $75 (until June 30th)
• →Regular registration: $90 (July 1st - October 31st)
• →Late registration: $105 (November 1st - November 28th)
• →Virtual participation: $40

What is the race schedule?

• →Packet Pickup:

- Nov 24–28 (10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Running Zone, Melbourne, FL)

- Nov 29 (9:30 a.m. Expo opens, packet pickup available, closes at 5:00 p.m.)

• →Race Day:

- 3:45 a.m. Shuttle bus pickup begins

- 4:15 a.m. Bag check opens

- 5:45 a.m. Bag check closes

- 6:00 a.m. Marathon start

- 6:15 a.m. South Half Marathon start

- 1:00 p.m. Course closes (7-hour time limit)

What is included in registration?

Participants will receive:

• →Race bib and timing chip
• →Participant swag (t-shirt, medal)
• →Access to the expo and post-race festivities
• →Awards for top finishers

What facilities and amenities will be available?

• →Gear check available until 6:00 a.m. on race day
• →First aid stations along the course and at the finish area
• →Aid stations providing water, sports drinks, and GU gels at designated points

What are the weather considerations for the event?

Participants should prepare for varying conditions, with average lows around 53°F and highs around 73°F. Attendees are encouraged to dress in layers to accommodate any changes in temperature throughout the day.

What awards and prizes are offered?

• →Marathon awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m.
• →South Half Marathon awards will be presented at 9:30 a.m.
• →Awards for top finishers in various age groups and overall categories are included.

What is the event format and race rules?

• →The race is USATF certified and Boston Qualifier eligible.
• →Chronotrack disposable tag timing will be used to record both official and net times.
• →Runners will be placed in corrals based on their expected finish time declared at registration.
• →The course will close at 1:00 p.m., with a 7-hour time limit for participants.