10th Annual

Performance

Ultramarathon & Team Relay

Put together a team of 2, 3, 4, or 5 runners, run it solo, or bike it! 

The Performance Jetty-2-Jetty Ultra & Team Relay is the longest beach run in the world. By tradition, it starts at the St Johns River entrance, on the oceanfront in Mayport, Florida, and finishes 35 miles to the south at the jetty by St Augustine's entry to the sea. The race is open to those who would run the entire length individually or as a relay team -- or bike the distance. We have a category for those who wish to test their endurance by riding the entire length (or any portion of the course) on a bicycle. You and/or your team can run as fundraisers, if you choose -- or you can run independent of the fundraising effort. Just let us know.

For 2008, we are honored to announce that the Performance Jetty-2-Jetty Ultramarathon is part of Trail Runner Magazine's Trophy Series, a collection of the nation's best off-road, long-distance running events. Participation in the Trophy Series is open to individual runners completing the full distance as solo runners, who will be eligible for Series points and prizes from an array of sponsors. All solo finishers in J2J will be entered in the nationwide Trophy Series. (There is not currently a division for relay teams in the Trophy Series.) For more about the Trophy Series, click here.

Performance Jetty-2-Jetty Ultra & Team Relay is designed as a self-supported event with minimal aid provided by the race organizers -- it is more like an adventure run than your ordinary 5K road race. Participants are encouraged to have a crew of family or friends who provide fluids and food at locations of their choice along the course. Your crew can meet you almost anywhere along the coast. Your own relay teammates could also act as your team's support crew when not running. The entire race is held on the beach as the tide provides an ever-widening, flat smooth surface for running and biking. Participants are not allowed to leave the beach to travel on roads -- the official race course is all on the beautiful beaches of Mayport, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach,  Ponte Vedra Beach, Guana River State Park, and Vilano Beach. ALL participants need to register in order to take part in the race or relay -- and should pre-register at least one week prior to race day to be awarded a FINISHER'S T-SHIRT in your preferred size.

Following the race: Join other teams and us in celebrating the success of the day's running, biking, and fundraising! If there is sufficient interest, we will plan to have an informal post-race dinner in St Augustine -- location to be announced at the race finish.

REGISTER EARLY -- UP TO ONE MONTH BEFORE RACE DAY:  Discounted early entry fee is only $40 per participant for individual racers, and $70 per TEAM (whether there are two or three in your team) or $150 per TEAM (if there are 4 or 5 on your team). Fill out an entry form, complete instructions, and mail it in to the address on the form. 

FROM ONE MONTH BEFORE RACE DAY TO 7 DAYS BEFORE THE RACE: Normal Pre-registration entry fee is only $45 per participant for individual racers, and $85 per TEAM (whether there are two or three in your team) or $170 per TEAM (if there are 4 or 5 on your team). Fill out an entry form, complete instructions, and mail it in to the address on the form. Entry form and payment must reach Race Director at least 5 days prior to the race -- after this time, see "Late Registration", below.

AFTER 2/21 AND AT LATE REGISTRATION: The Performance Jetty-2-Jetty Beach Ultra & Relay late registration will begin at 6:00pm on the evening before the race at the host hotel (see the Jetty-2Jetty Updates page for details). Within 5 days of the race and at the Late Registration opportunity on the evening before the race, the entry fee is $50 per participant for individual racers, and $99 per TEAM (when there are two or three in your team) or $180 per TEAM (if there are 4 or 5 on your team). Fill out an entry form, complete instructions, and bring it with you to the Late Registration and Pre-Race meeting on the evening before the race. 

You should pre-register at least ten days prior to race day in order to be sure to receive your cool FINISHER'S T-SHIRT in your size.

Pre-Race Meeting: The participants' Pre-Race Meeting will begin at 7:00PM, the evening before the race, at the host hotel (see the Jetty-2Jetty Updates page for details). All participants (or a Team representative) should be sure to attend the meeting to receive details about the start, mileage/access charts, maps, and the safety briefing. 

Race-day Check-in: Racers will meet to check in with Race Officials on race morning 30-45 minutes prior to the start time, at the location announced at the Pre-Race Meeting on the evening prior to the Race.  Participants will then proceed as a group to the start.  Be sure to check the Jetty-2-Jetty Updates page for late changes in our plans.

JETTY-2-JETTY UPDATES: Be sure to watch the Jetty-2Jetty Updates page for any changes and last-minute information.

Runners will want to invite family or friends to meet you or even ride a bike along the course in support of individuals or groups of runners. 

All participants are encouraged to make their own arrangements for water, sport drink, food along the way, though Performance Multisports will provide some refreshments at a few designated sites along the course and at the finish. 

Measured on-site using the latest satellite tracking data, we have created a chart of some of the key distances for those asking friends or family to provide aid or come to watch along the course -- Click here to see a printable chart of some distances between our usual access points.

Participants should also make arrangements for return transportation to their vehicles if left at the Start area or in the Jacksonville Beaches area.

 Participants need to arrive at the designated Race Day Check-in early enough to check in and be ready for the Start.

Though the Performance Jetty-to-Jetty Beach Ultra & Team Relay may not be appropriate for untrained beginners to attempt the entire 35 miles individually, all abilities and ages are welcome and encouraged to come run, or walk your chosen distance, test your training levels, and join in the challenge and fun. (Whiners may prefer to stay home with the remote control and watch golf or bowling on television...)

Get more information by calling (904) 285-1552 or email us: Performance MultiSports.

Performance Multisports promotes healthy recreational opportunities in the NE Florida Beaches area. Performance provides athletes of many sports a way to meet, train, and socialize together, while giving back to the community, as it produces sports events for a variety of other non-profit organizations. 

We look forward to seeing you on the run!

Performance Multisports

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