Vero Beach Octopus Ultra

Vero Beach Octopus Ultra

The Vero Beach Octopus Ultra takes place July 11-12, 2026 at the Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach, FL. The event uses a central basecamp on the ELC grounds. A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the Environmental Learning Center. Sponsors listed include Trail Toes and LMNT. Registration closes July 9, 2026.

Distances and course format

• 100 Miler - completed by finishing all 8 Octo-Arms
• 100K - complete Arms A1 through A5
• 50 Miler - complete Arms A1 through A4
• 50K
• Mini-Ultra - 29.4 miles
• Ultra Teaser - 16.86 miles (Arm 1 only)
• Tentacle "Heavy" 5K Dash

The course is organized as eight out-and-back "Octo-Arms" radiating from a single basecamp.

Rules, cutoffs and logistics

All distances are given up to 32 hours to finish. Race directors reserve the right to remove participants for health or safety concerns related to summer heat. Leaving the course for any reason results in a DNF. The race is not crew mandatory, but crews are recommended because some sections have no water access. The organizers advise that the 100 mile distance should not be a runner's first 100 mile attempt; first-time 100 mile attempts require an experienced crew. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.