Just Survive 125
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Event Overview
The Just Survive 125 is an ultramarathon held in Hobe Sound, Florida. The event features a single distance of 200 km (125 miles) with a total time limit of 48 hours. The course follows an out-and-back route starting at Hobe Sound Beach, traveling to Lake Okeechobee, and returning to the starting point.
This event takes place on the Ocean to Lake Hiking Trail, a path that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the lake. Participants encounter a variety of natural environments, including pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, wet prairies, and palmetto scrub. The terrain includes sand and mud, and participants must be prepared for water crossings.
Support and Logistics
This is a self-sufficient event with specific support rules. There are no traditional aid stations and no personal crew support is permitted. The race operates on a bucket-supported system:
- 200 km (125 miles)
Runners provide four supply buckets containing their own nutrition, hydration, and gear. Volunteers transport these buckets to designated locations spaced approximately 15.5 miles apart along the course.
Environmental Conditions
The course passes through remote wilderness areas where cell phone service is often limited or unavailable. Weather in South Florida during January can vary, with potential for cool mornings, warm afternoons, humidity, rain, and wind. The trail conditions are subject to change based on these weather factors. The event is organized in collaboration with the Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
