2026 Cross Florida Individual Time Trial at E 3rd Avenue Beach Access Ramp – New Smyrna Beach, FL

The Cross Florida Individual Time Trial is Florida’s Premier Off-road Ultra Endurance Event. It is a one-of-a-kind coast-to-coast bikepacking/Packraft/Ultra Running challenge, the first of its kind in the United States.

There will be no cue sheets provided for this route, only a GPX file and instructions on how to use the said file. Riders/Runners/packrafters are required to use a GPS; Garmin Etrex 20 or better is recommended.

The routes are anywhere from 250 – 300 miles of mixed terrain: Singletrack, forest road, paved roads, bike trails, double track, and grassy abandoned easements. This is an at-your-own-risk personal challenge that each rider voluntarily wants to engage in. There is merely a recommended start time for the route, but riders/runners/rafters can start at any time by coordinating their official start times with the event organizer beforehand.

Honoring the tradition of the ferry crossing, riders will have the option to packraft across the river. There is a short or a long option, which saves riders anywhere from 50 – 40 miles off the 300-mile route. Riders who dont want to packraft are allowed to ride to renegades and attempt to negotiate a crossing by offering locals who own boats money to get across the river.

Route information will be sent out on October 12th. Once the information is released, there are no refunds available.

Tracking is established by using a Tracking device. Tracking devices are required for participation, as we will be providing an online page to track riders’ progress. We will contact riders to discuss their options on how to be tracked for this event.

There will be a shuttle available; spots are limited to the first 30 folks who register for this option. The shuttle will pick up in Inglis, Florida, around noon on December 11th and transport riders to New Smyrna Beach. The designated parking spot for shuttle riders is approximately 5 miles from the finish line. The price of the shuttle is 130$; add that ticket option to your cart to secure your spot. Shuttle spots are refundable as long as it’s canceled four weeks before the event start date. * Riders who chose to do the Longer packraft option are recommended to start on the Western terminus of the route. The shuttle for this option runs early on the 11th; riders who chose this option should plan on a midday start.*

On or close to October 12th, participants will get a link to a Google Drive folder that will contain the guide information and an RWGPS event link that will contain the route. You must allow messages from karlos@singletracksamurai.com to receive this information. If not, it will go to your spam folder. Route info is licensed per individual and must be downloaded from the Google Drive folder and opened with a compatible program to use and view.

Rules:

1. You must complete the route under your own power. Once you set foot in a motor-powered vehicle, you voluntarily withdraw from the challenge. There are exceptions made to this rule in cases of medical emergencies. If you are injured and need help, get healthy, and you can rejoin the course at your convenience.

2. There is a no-drafting rule in effect.

3. You must be able to carry yourself the length of the route safely. You can only obtain supplies from commercial establishments along or near the route. You cannot pre-arrange any kind of support or supplies, and no SAG vehicles are allowed.

4. There will be three checkpoints where you are required to provide photographic evidence for. Some checkpoints may require video documentation. To prove that you passed these areas, you can either email your pics and videos to Nakedindian@singletracksamurai.com or post them on your Facebook or Instagram for me to see and verify.

5. You can take as long as you need to complete the challenge; there is no time limit and no cut-offs. Every rider/RUNNER will participate in a mass start if they start with the group the day of the event.

You make a 80$ minimum donation to participate in the event. In return for this donation, you will receive the route file, the trail guide, the waypoint restock file, and one souvenir. Whether you attend the event or not, that is what your donation covers; there are NO REFUNDS after the route information is sent on October 12th.

Your Donation does go a long way to keep me working on new routes and projects, and maintaining the ever-evolving existing routes and future projects. Generosity is encouraged and generally will provide good luck during the event!!!

I hope this is the year you decide to give the route a try.

Questions? Email me at Karlos@singletracksamurai.com