WRC
ultrasignup.com

Florida Death Race

calendar_today 07 Mar, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

sell $145.00 – $195.00

About the Event

Embark on a hauntingly beautiful and uniquely burdensome journey along Florida's most scenic river at the final annual Florida Death Race on March 7, 2026. This Run Bum Tours event offers a 74-mile or 37-mile challenge on the remote and winding Florida National Scenic Trail, where 75% of the course traces the historic, blackwater Suwannee River through steephead ravines and under massive live oaks. In a signature tradition, every runner must carry a one-pound unengraved railroad spike for the entire race—a physical manifestation of their burden—only to exchange it for an engraved spike at the finish line if they conquer the distance. The race is a deceptively runnable yet mentally grueling test, lacking major elevation but demanding relentless focus on its technical, rooty, and mesmerizingly beautiful single-track.

More than just an ultra, it's a profound experience in perseverance, where the stunning river views and remote wilderness are both the main attraction and a siren's song that lures runners into a potential death march. The event is deliberately low-frills, focusing on the raw challenge and the shared ritual of carrying and releasing a burden, with top finishers in the 74-mile race earning early registration for the famed Georgia Death Race. This final edition is your last chance to tackle this iconic Florida test, where finishing means forever releasing your burden into the coffin and joining the legend of those who have survived the Suwannee.

Races Offered

74 Miler

Mar 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 119.1K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

04:00

sell

$195.00

37 Miler

Mar 07, 2026

straighten

Distance — 59.5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$145.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Lee.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 16.7° / 27.8°
wb_sunny 16.4° / 27.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.3 /
water_drop 71.8%

About Lee

Scenic view of

Lee is a town in Madison County, Florida, United States. The Town of Lee is part of the Florida Panhandle in North Florida. The population was 375 at the 2020 census.

Read more launch

Hotels & Places to Stay

Nearby Races

Explore other exciting events happening in this same region.

Edison Festival of Light Junior Run

Edison Festival of Light Junior Run

location_on Fort Myers, Florida, US

calendar_today Feb 15, 2026

Edison Festival of Light 5K

Edison Festival of Light 5K

location_on Fort Myers, Florida, US

calendar_today Feb 21, 2026

Run Like a Kid, Presented by Worthington Realty

Run Like a Kid, Presented by Worthington Realty

location_on Fort Myers, Florida, US

calendar_today Feb 21, 2026

2026 FGCU Marieb College 5K Homecoming Walk/Run

2026 FGCU Marieb College 5K Homecoming Walk/Run

location_on Fort Myers, Florida, US

calendar_today Feb 22, 2026

Recommended for You

Hand-picked events we think you’ll love.

Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026

Nov 21, 2026

Run Manatee - Rye Preserve 5K -2026

The RUN Manatee 5k series offers THREE adventures to celebrate ONE community. Participants will discover Manatee County…

Read more
Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Nov 28, 2026

Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k!  A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.The…

Read more
Candy Cane Course- Lincoln

Dec 13, 2026

Candy Cane Course- Lincoln

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k!  A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.Th…

Read more
Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

Mar 21, 2027

Space Coast Triathlon and Duathlon

WE ARE NOW OFFERING AN AQUABIKE DIVISION! Triathlon Information:Join us for the annual Space Coast Triathlon, held in …

Read more

Get race deals & updates

Subscribe to our newsletter for curated race picks and discounts.