2026 Space Pirate 100

The 2026 Space Pirate 100 will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Port Canaveral, Florida, with the race starting at Manatee Sanctuary Park in Cape Canaveral and finishing at Jensen Beach Park. The event will occur on a point-to-point course that primarily follows Highway A1A, concluding on the sand at Jensen Beach Park. The weather in Port Canaveral during this time typically features mild temperatures, with daytime highs ranging from 60°F to 70°F and overnight lows between 45°F and 55°F. Participants can expect a mixed-terrain experience, with the majority of the course on paved road and a final sand beach finish. The event is structured as a Support Crew Only race, with specific requirements based on the distance entered.

What distances are available for this event?

• →100 Mile (Space Pirate 100)
• →50 Mile (Astro Waverider)
• →33.3 Mile (Astro Waverider)

What are the start dates and times for each distance?

• →100 Mile (Space Pirate 100): Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 6:00 AM
• →50 Mile & 33.3 Mile (Astro Waverider): Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM

Where do the races start?

• →100 Mile (Space Pirate 100): Manatee Sanctuary Park, 701 Thurm Blvd, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
• →50 Mile & 33.3 Mile (Astro Waverider): Pepper Beach Park (Oceanside Large Pavilion near tennis courts), 3375 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce, FL 34949

Where is the finish line?

• →Jensen Beach Park, 4191 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach, FL 34957

What is the course layout and terrain like?

• →The course is point-to-point and primarily follows Highway A1A (paved road). The finish line takes place on the sand at Jensen Beach Park.
• →There are no aid stations on the course.

What are the requirements for support crews?

• →100 Mile and 50 Mile: A crew of at least one person with a support vehicle is required.
• →33.3 Mile: An exception allows runners to participate without a crew, though this should be confirmed with race directors prior to race day.

Where can runners pick up their race packets?

• →Primary Packet Pickup: Friday, February 20, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Banana River Park, 901 Puerto Del Rio Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
• →Late Packet Pickup: Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 10:55 AM at the start venue (Pepper Beach Park in Fort Pierce)

What is the registration fee for each distance?

• →100 Mile: Base Fee - $285.00, Total with Fees - $328.27
• →50 Mile: Base Fee - $185.00, Total with Fees - $214.31
• →33.3 Mile: Fee not explicitly listed; contact race director for pricing

What is included in the registration?

• →Finisher's Buckle and Medals
• →Professional Race Timing by MCMtiming
• →Overall Awards: Custom Space and Pirate Themed Awards

What is the event cutoff time?

• →The course cutoff is 31 hours, meaning the last runner must finish by Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

What is the refund and deferral policy?

• →No refunds of registration fees are offered.
• →A one-time deferral may be available for injury or circumstances outside the runner's control, provided communication is made as soon as possible via email.

What is the event's theme and finish line experience?

• →The event is themed around space pirates, with a "Space Pirate Treasure Chest" at the finish line where runners can collect their Finisher's Buckle.

What is the event capacity?

• →The event is limited to 100 runners total across all distances.