Commodore 24 Hour Challenge
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Commodore 24 Hour Challenge
The Commodore 24 Hour Challenge is the second annual USATF sanctioned endurance event held at Gulf Coast State College. The event format requires each participant to run 1 mile every 30 minutes for the full 24 hours. Competitors may enter individually or as a two person team; relay teams share a single race bib and must follow the same mile rules. All runners complete the first and last lap together, including both teammates on relay teams.
The course is a one-mile loop that begins at the college baseball field. Runners travel west through the roundabout to the Military and Veterans Resource Center, keep to the right side of the parking lot to Student Union West, take a left and return down the main parking lot back to the baseball stadium.
Key rules require that each mile be started and finished within its assigned 30-minute segment, that miles may not be banked, and that missing a required mile finish leads to disqualification. Participants must be at least 16 years old.
Participants are encouraged to bring sufficient food and hydration for the event; organizers plan to provide some snacks and food overnight. Runners are also encouraged to bring a pop-up or camping tent to set up on the baseball field. Packet pick-up will take place on race day. All registered runners receive a Commodore 24 Hour Challenge shirt and a finisher medal, and awards are given in overall, masters, and relay categories. Refunds are not provided if the event is cancelled; registered participants can pick up swag and medals at Fleet Feet Panama City. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.