Sea to Sea Expedition Race

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February 20–23, 2025

Length: 72 Hours

The 26th annual Sea to Sea Expedition Race is a multi-day, multi-discipline adventure race that takes participants across challenging terrain from one coast to another. The race typically involves a combination of activities such as trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, orienteering, and sometimes additional elements like O-relay or swimming.

Sea to Sea Expedition Race attracts adventure enthusiasts from around the country, ranging from experienced athletes to amateurs looking for a unique and challenging adventure. It's famous for fostering a sense of camaraderie among participants as they work together to overcome obstacles and push their limits in pursuit of the finish line.

This year's race will start at the tip of the Withlacoochee Bay Trail on the West Coast and end in beautiful St. Augustine. Teams will travel through the middle of the state to enjoy some of the best MTB trails, parts of the Florida Trail, and paddling down clear spring-fed rivers.

2025 Race Pricing

Early Registration
$1,200 Per Racer (On a Team)
$1,300 Per Solo

Regular Registration
$1,300 Per Racer (On a Team)
$1,400 Per Solo

Late Registration
$1,400 Per Racer (On a Team)
$1,500 Per Solo

Important Registration Dates

Registration Opens: 04/3/24 at 9:00pm

Early Registration Ends: 6/10/24 at 9:00pm
Regular Registration Ends: 11/01/24 at 9:00pm
Late Registration Ends: 2/09/25 at 9:00pm

The first 10 teams and 10 solos to sign up* will receive the exclusive Sea to Sea hoodie.

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 100 canoes and 30 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. Excludes deferrals.

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

Schedule

Check-In Starts

12:00pm, Wednesday 2/19

Pre-Race Dinner

5:00pm, Wednesday 2/19

Pre-Race Meeting

6:00pm, Wednesday 2/19

Load Buses

6:00am, Thursday 2/20

Start (West Coast)

10:00am, Thursday 2/20

Finish

12:00pm, Sunday 2/23

Lunch/Awards

12:00pm, Sunday 2/23

Location

Southern Oaks Inn, 2800 N Ponce De Leon Blvd,

St. Augustine, FL 32084

(Directions)

Schedule

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Details

2025 Planned Route

Details

The Sea to Sea Expedition Race across Florida is an adventure racing event that takes participants on a multi-day journey from the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast of Florida to the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast. The race covers a distance of over 300 miles and includes a variety of challenging activities, such as trekking, mountain biking, paddling, and orienteering.

Teams of two to four members, or solos, compete in the race, and they must navigate the course using only a map and compass. The race is not marked, so participants must rely on their navigational skills to find their way through the course.

The race is held the last week of February when temperatures in Florida are relatively mild. However, participants still face various challenges, including heat or cold, humidity, and the potential for severe weather.

The Sea to Sea Expedition Race is known for its rugged and diverse terrain, which includes swamps, forests, beaches, and urban areas. Participants must be prepared to handle a range of conditions and challenges, from navigating through dense foliage to paddling through choppy seas.

The Sea to Sea Expedition Race is a true test of endurance, navigation skills, and teamwork. Participants must work together to overcome obstacles and complete the course, and they must be prepared to push themselves to their limits in order to succeed. The race is a unique and challenging adventure that offers participants the opportunity to explore some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in Florida while testing their physical and mental limits.

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 to the closest TA.

13. Race photos (free)

14. Finisher medals

15. Custom awards

16. Post-race meals

17. Assigned rescue and assistance van with a bike rack that is full-time to help teams needing assistance.

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 is to be carried during all races.

Gear

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

Withdrawals & Cancellation

60% refunds before September 1st. No refunds after September 1st. You may defer 60% of registration fees to the following year's race before November 20th. Refunds may take up to 90 days to process from date of request.