Just Survive 125

Just Survive 125

Just Survive 125 is presented as an ultrarun on the Lake to Ocean trail between Hobe Sound Beach and Lake Okeechobee. The event listing shows a distance of 200K and is organized as an out and back along mostly single track remote rugged trails. The route passes through shifting ecosystems, including ancient sand dunes with scrub oak and sand pine, pine flat woods, palmetto, palm tree and oak hammocks, cypress swamp and wet prairies. Wildlife noted along the corridor includes deer, alligators, otters, owls, snakes, bobcats, coyotes and various Florida wading birds.

Runners are expected to be self supported. The event provides four 5 gallon drop buckets placed about 15.5 miles apart for participants to pack food, drink and essentials; race staff will place the buckets and monitor runners. If participants arrive by air, buckets will be provided for them. The event rules do not allow crews, pacers, or aid stations. GPS watches may not be used to keep participants on course though they may be used for mileage, and phones are to be carried at all times. The race enforces a 48 hour cutoff. Entry is limited to 30 runners. Registration closes on Sun, Dec 20. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.