Sea to Sea (Expedition Race)

February 23–26, 2023

Length: 72 Hours

The 24th Annual Sea to Sea Expedition Race across Florida is the largest attended Expedition Race in America and is non-stop for 72 hours from the West Coast to the East Coast of Florida. Teams will be dropped off at a secret location on the West Coast where they will fill half their sand bottles to then race on foot, mountain bike, and canoe across Florida to then fill the other half of the sand bottle at the finish in beautiful St. Augustine. There are up to 6 transition areas and 72 checkpoints to retrieve during the journey. Official finishers are only required to visit all the transition areas from the start to the finish line. All checkpoints are optional; however, teams are ranked by how many checkpoints they retrieve and the time they finished. Starts out as a race and becomes a life-changing event.

SCHEDULE

DETAILS

TEAMS

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

2023 Race Pricing

Early Registration
$950 Per Racer (On a Team)
$1,000 Per Solo

Regular Registration
$1,100 Per Racer (On a Team)
$1,150 Per Solo

Late Registration
$1,200 Per Racer (On a Team)
$1,350 Per Solo

Important Registration Dates

Registration Opens: 04/2/22 at Midnight

Early Registration Ends: 8/01/22 midnight
Regular Registration Ends: 11/01/22 midnight
Late Registration Ends: 2/10/23 midnight

The first 10 teams to register* will receive the new Sea to Sea race jacket!

Teams will need to complete registration to be added to the team list. The team must make a full payment.
This year's will sell out once all 80 canoes and 20 kayaks are assigned. Remember that 4-person teams take up two canoes. 2–3 person teams get one canoe and solos get a solo kayak.

*Must complete payment

Ranked by Red Bull as one of the 10 best adventure races on the planet!

Schedule

Check-In Starts

12:00pm, Wednesday 2/22

Pre-Race Dinner

5:00pm, Wednesday 2/22

Pre-Race Meeting

6:00pm, Wednesday 2/22

Load Buses

6:00am, Thursday 2/23

Start (West Coast)

10:00am, Thursday 2/23

Finish

12:00pm, Sunday 2/26

Lunch/Awards

12:00pm, Sunday 2/26

Location

Southern Oaks Inn, 2800 N Ponce De Leon Blvd,

St. Augustine, FL 32084

(Directions)

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Proposed 2023 Route

Details

This year's race will be revisiting some of our favorite areas in Florida with a paddle start from Fort Island Beach, Florida as teams make their way through Santos, the best biking trails in Florida. Trekking along the Florida Greenway and paddling the crystal clear Ocklawaha River. Visiting the beautiful Ocala National Forest and some of the most scenic parks on the East Coast.

Race Tips

Race tips from the race director. Navigation will be very straightforward; however, get familiar with using a TOPO map. There will be no plotting UTM during this year's race; however, there is an O-Relay during the race so make sure at least two team members can navigate alone. All information forms and maps are waterproof. Train mostly on your mountain bikes before the race. Be prepared for any type of weather, late February in Florida has been in the low 30's at night to highs in the 80's during the day. Winter in Florida is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.

What We Provide

1. Wednesday night stay at the host hotel. Teams receive 1 (two queen beds) and solos receive 1 (king) bed.

2. Fresh-cooked pre-race meal from a private chef the night before the race. Vegan options are available.

3. Transportation to the west coast start location.

4. Transportation for all team bikes, gear, and paddle bags across the state.

5. Canoes, paddles, and lifevests.

6. Live tracking with GPS tracking devices so family and friends can follow along at home.

7. Parking for all three days at the host hotel.

8. Sand bottles

9. Long sleeve dry-fit shirt

10. Custom race bib

11. Water, sodas, Gatorade, snacks, and cooked meals at each transition area.

12. Transportation for any withdrawing teams.

13. Race photos (free)

14. Finisher medals

15. Custom awards

16. Post-race meals

Updates

Once your team has registered for the race you will receive updates or changes via the email you provide. Also, video updates and other information will be posted on the SEA to SEA Race Facebook Page.

Waivers

In order to speed up the check-in process on race day, please download and fill in the ARGeorgia Liability Waiver for each team member, and bring it to the race with you to check-in.

Rules

Rules List is required to review and a copy to be carried during all races.

Gear

Mandatory Gear List required for review and to be carried during all races.

Cancellation

As the race company, we reserve the right to alter, postpone, or cancel any race for safety concerns for the racers, staff or volunteers. Adventure races are unlikely to ever cancel due to weather; however, sometimes extreme weather could cause the state parks, city parks or national forest service to shut down the event without any available refunds to racers. In the event the race is canceled more than 30 days out from the race date, refunds or credits will be provided (less 15% for processing).

Withdraw
If your team needs to withdraw, you will receive a full refund (less 15% for processing) 90 days before the event. 50% refunds 60 days before the race date and 0% refunds 30 days out to the day before the race date. Any deferment to another race is the value (less 15% for processing) and are non-refundable. Only 1 deferment to another event, and racers must defer before 30 days from the original event.