before you register for 2023:
information you will want to know
Race date change to the 2nd Saturday in December—December 9, 2023
See “Runner Limits” and 2023 pricing on the “Runner & Team Registration” page.
Crewed or un-crewed: Full aid station support and additional unstaffed water stops will be set-up along the route to assist all runners. Significant additional signage will be added on course. Note that any un-crewed runner who does not complete the race will be responsible for their own transportation to the finish line, their car, hotel or other destination.
Phone requirement: ALL un-crewed runners must carry a cell phone and back-up power supply to be reachable during the entire race.
Special requirement for 100-milers: To race without a crew in the 100-mile race, you MUST have completed at least one 100-mile race that can be documented on UltraSignup or the DUV database. No un-crewed 100-mile rookies allowed; no exceptions.
Drop bags: For un-crewed runners, there will be four (4) drop bag locations for 100-milers, two (2) for 50-milers and one (1) for 50-kilometer runners.
Team competition (new in 2023): A maximum of 25 teams will compete. Limit of four runners per team, although a team may run with 2 or 3, if preferred. One (optional) team driver is allowed. Teams may exchange runners only in allowable locations, but otherwise teams set their own race strategy: runners do not have to stay in order, do not have to run the same number of “legs” or miles and are allowed to change strategy during the race. One team vehicle only is permitted.
Staggered starts—corral set-up: To lessen the impact of adding race vehicles to the roadway and at meet-up locations, starts will be staggered in 2023. Don’t worry; official times are NET—i.e., the clock starts when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line.
100-mile: 5:30am for all teams and the first 75 individual runners to select that choice
6:00am for next 100 runners
6:30am for remaining runners
50-mile: 11:30am for first 50 runners
11:45am for next 50
50-Km: Noon start for first 50 runners
12:15pm for next 50
Getting to the race start (and packet pick-up):
For teams and runners with crew, you have a ride! See you there.
Un-crewed runners.
100-mile: Friday, Dec. 8, optional shuttle from Ponce Inlet Community Center to JAX Beach Courtyard Hotel, departing at 2:00pm. Cost: $40. At the start on Saturday morning, if you have not made other arrangements, the race will collect your luggage and truck it to the finish line for retrieval there.
50 mile/50k: Race morning, optional shuttle from Ponce Inlet Community Center to Wadsworth Park in Flagler Beach. 10:00am departure. Cost: $20. At Wadsworth Park, the race will collect your race packet and any other personal items and carry them to the finish line for retrieval there.
Packet pick-up: All runners are invited to check-in and pick-up their race bib, shirt, etc. on Friday afternoon, December 8, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm, at the Courtyard Hotel Oceanfront, JAX Beach. 50-mile and 50-kilometer runners are NOT required to show-up on Friday. They have the option to check-in on race morning at Wadsworth Park.
Experts Panel and Q&A: At the Courtyard on Friday, from 3:30pm-4:30pm, and repeated from 5:30pm-6:30pm, hear all about it from those who have previously raced and crewed at Daytona100. This is also your chance to question the panelists or the Race Director about any race-related subject. Especially for first-time runners and crew members, take advantage of this opportunity.
50-Mile and 50-Kilometer runners: Before the start of your races, the Race Director will present timely information and will be available for any questions.
Support on course: Fully stocked aid stations for all runners, some serving hot food, plus unstaffed water/ice stops, and medical and race marshal teams along the route will support you all the way to Ponce Inlet. Increased signage, additional toilets and a “Race Guide” that will include expanded lists of recommended support stops, bathrooms, convenience stores, restaurants and other facilities will be provided. Interim timing equipment will be clearly marked and conveniently placed.
Time allowed on course: 100-mile runners have 31 hours to complete the race. 50-mile and 50-kilometer runners have until 1:00pm on Sunday to complete the race. In addition, there are interim cut-offs. Aid station hours are FIRM: if you miss the closing time at an aid station, you will be considered “DNF”—“Did Not Finish”—and will not receive an official finish time.
Race Rules: Read them. Commit to them. Rules are found on pages 11-12 in the “Race Guide”.
Awards: Lots of ‘em. Be a winner!
Further notes: For the 100-mile race—individuals and teams--there is no crewing or runner exchange allowed along the 1st seven mile out-and-back section and none allowed between Mile 9 and Mickler’s Beach at Mile 16. Plan accordingly to carry adequate supplies for these sections.
50-mile: The barrier island does not accommodate a viable point-to-point route of 50 miles along the ocean road. Instead, this race starts with an out-and-back segment of 10 miles each way to and from Hammock Dunes. There is simply no location to the north that will adequately accommodate--and permit--a professional, properly staged race start for a point-to-point 50-miler to Ponce Inlet.
50-kilometer: The unique half-mile boardwalk section near the start of the 50K will likely be eliminated for 2023. This decision is not final, however; formal announcement will follow.
Volunteers: Please see the “Volunteer & Crew Registration” page for important information.
Race Charity: Daytona 100 again this year will be supporting the good work of "Runners4Recovery-JAX".
Runners4 Recovery is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide access to resources for individuals who are in active recovery from alcohol or drug addiction. They support ages 14 - 19 in an adolescent program and several adult programs. All are local, near the race route in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.