Vero Beach Octopus Ultra

Vero Beach Octopus Ultra

The Vero Beach Octopus Ultra takes place on the grounds of the Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach, Florida. The event uses a centralized base with eight named out and back arms. Runners combine arms to form longer distances; finishing all eight within the event time earns the Octopus Buckle.

Distances include:

• 100 Miler
• 100K
• 50 Miler
• 50K
• Mini-Ultra (29.4 miles)
• Ultra Teaser (16.86 miles)
• Tentacle "Heavy" 5K Dash

Course and rules note that completing A1 through A4 results in a 50 mile distance, and adding A5 produces a 100K. The event applies a 32 hour overall cutoff for distances. Organizers reserve the right to remove participants for health concerns related to South Florida summer heat. Leaving the course for any reason is treated as a did not finish.

The race is not crew mandatory, but crews are highly recommended because there are long sections with no water access and environmental conditions can complicate longer efforts. The organizer advises that this should not be a first 100 mile attempt; first time 100 mile runners must have an experienced crew. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.