24 & 6 Hour Adventure Race
April 26, 2025
The 2nd annual Sufferfest in the Styx adventure race will take place on April 26, 2025. The race takes place near Gainesville, Florida and will start at Kate's Fish Camp. This is a stunning course that spans miles of Newnans Lake shoreline and two major tributaries, Camps Canal and the legendary River Styx. The area is home to a diverse range of wetlands, including depression marshes, dome swamps, and the majestic Gum Root Swamp making for strategic navigation choices. Participants can choose to compete in one of the following categories: solo, 2-person, 3-person, or 4-person teams. Teams will be in either the coed or open (same-gender) divisions. The 24 Hour Sufferfest in the Styx is part of the ARWS North America Series.
Schedule
6 Hour Race
Check-in
8 AM, Saturday, April 26
Start
10 AM, Saturday, April 26
Finish
4 PM, Saturday, April 26
24 Hour Race
Check-in
5 AM, Saturday, April 26
Start
7 AM, Saturday, April 26
Finish
7 AM, Sunday, April 27
Details
Course Design
The 6 hour adventure race is designed for newer or family teams looking to learn about the sport of adventure racing and challenge themselves in a beautiful environment. The navigation is designed to be easy to understand and traverse interesting landmarks on each discipline.
The 24 hour race is for more seasoned competitors with challenging navigation demanding strategic route choices. Many locations will be remote and difficult to get to but will have rarely seen and unique features and wildlife. Additionally, the 24 hour event will have racers moving after sundown introducing another layer of complexity to solve.
Everyone on the team needs to be present at check-in to receive maps and race instructions. Please read the following information about waivers, rules, and gear to be thoroughly prepared.
ARWS North America Series
The 24 Hour Sufferfest in the Styx is part of the ARWS North America Series. In this Adventure Racing World Series event participating teams can earn points toward their North American rankings. Co-ed team of 4 rankings can be carried into a world ranking.
Waivers
Please download and fill out the Off the Grid Racing Liability Waiver form for each team member before arriving at check-in on race day. This will allow the process to go more smoothly and get everyone their maps and passports quickly so everyone has more time to prepare before race start.
Rules
Please download and review the Off the Grid Racing Rules List. A printed copy of this rules list is mandatory gear for each team racing.
Gear
Off the Grid Racing will provide all canoes, paddles, and PFDs. Teams are permitted to bring their own paddle gear. A teams paddle gear must be stored in a paddle bag, secured together, and well marked for easy retrieval. Please be aware that there may be times that teams using their own paddle gear will be required to transport that gear themselves. This will be indicated in the race instructions.
Please download and review the Mandatory Gear List. A printed copy of this list must be carried by all teams during the race. Any event may have a mandatory gear check at any point in a race.
Registration
Race Fees
6 Hour Race
Early Registration (Closed)
$100 per racer
Regular Registration (Closed)
$125 per racer
Late Registration (ends April 13)
* may not get race specific swag
$150 per racer
24 Hour Race
Early Registration (Closed)
$225 per racer
Regular Registration (Closed)
$250 per racer
Late Registration (Closed)
$300 per racer
Awards
1st through 3rd place in the following divisions:
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Coed (2, 3, 4)
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Open Male (2, 3, 4)
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Open Female (2, 3, 4)
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Solo Male
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Solo Female