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2nd Annual 7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix APBA National Series Race

April 26 @ 8:00 AM - April 28 @ 5:00 PM

Free
marathon 7 mile race

Race Day Viewing & Parking

April 26th – 28th, 2024

Raceboats will navigate a new course in the Gulf of Mexico, close to shore, that allows fans the ultimate experience as teams race alongside the recently renovated 7 Mile Bridge. A unique twist, VIP tents and race day viewing has been granted to RWO on the 7 Mile Bridge.

Free General Admission

Racing is scheduled for Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. VIP tickets are good for both days of racing and viewers can also watch all races from the 7 Mile Bridge. Please note important details below to help plan your day!

  • Free Parking available at Marathon City Park and will shuttle to Sunset Grille.
  • Pigeon Key Shuttle will operate from 9:30-4:30 (or at the conclusion of the last race) to transport viewers to and from the race site.
  • There will be no general admission parking access at Sunset Grille or onsite at the 7 Mile Bridge.
  • VIP ticket holders will receive a parking pass at will call.
Marathon VIP Race Experience

The 2023 hospitality experience is set and excitement builds as we get ready for the season’s first National Series race of the year. Our VIP experience includes viewing from under the tents on the water’s edge. All this located just at the foot of 7-Mile Bridge. Also accessible will be viewing from the Grand 7-Mile Bridge, high atop the race course.

There will be two action packed days of qualifying, testing and racing. The World’s biggest boats are coming to Marathon.

Feel like you are part of all the action as you relax and enjoy this hospitality experience, while in a front-row seat with the two day VIP package. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets now!

SIGN UP NOW: contact us at admin@raceworldoffshore.com.

Official Sponsors

Faro Blanco Suntex Marina
Million Air
Key West International Airports
Marathon Electric Sign & Light
Sunset Grille and Raw Bar
Aquarium Encounters
Key West Swimwear
Tunaskin
Pigeon Key
3D Boatyard
Marathon Airport
Signs Unlimited
San Pablo Church
Marathon Rotary Club
Florida Keys Marathon
Marathon Chamber of Commerce
Sunoco
Islamorada Brewing
Crooked Palm
Brutus Seafood Resturant
Sandra Lee Photographer
City of Marathon
Key West’s Finest
CD Anchor Food Truck
Keys Weekly
Ghost Tequila
Hard Truth Distilling
Harry Blu’s
Mamitas
Sunbelt
Toppino & Sons
Conch Republic
LiquorSplit
CoCo’s Monkey
Two Conchs Sportfishing
Four Star Rentals

Marathon Hotel Sponsors

 

We are so grateful to all of the sponsoring hotels for this event. Without their support, we would not be capable of accommodating all of our guests who share the same passion for racing we do. Click on any of the logos to book your stay for the first race of the 2023 season!

Faro Blanco
Courtyard Marathon Florida Keys
Isla Bella
SkipJack Resort Marina
Captain Pip’s
Tranquility Bay Beach Front Resort
Kingsail Resort
Blackfin Resort and Marina
Banana Bay Resort
Glunz Resort

Key West’s Conch Republic Days features a myriad of fun-filled family friendly events (many free) held at some of the island’s most unique and historic venues.

The celebrations honor the 1982 founding of the island nation of the Conch Republic (Key West and the Florida Keys) formed in response to actions by the US Border Patrol when the US Government put up a federal blockade in Florida City.

7 Mile Offshore Grand Prix – Race Course

Event Schedule

 

2024 proposed events. Schedule subject to change.

 

Thursday, April 25th
9:00 AM 4:30 PM Dry Pits Open – Early Arrivals Dry Pit 1- 550 122nd Street (San Pablo Church)
Mod V, Stk V, All Bracket Boats
Dry Pit 2 – 7280 Overseas Hwy (South End Airport)
All Cats, VX
Crane 1- 3380 Overseas Hwy (Public Boat Ramp)
Super Stock, Mod V, Stk V, All Bracket Boats
Crane 2- 1090 Overseas Hwy (Pigeon Key Tours)
Super Cat, 450
Wet Pits- (Faro Blanco / Suntex)
Friday, April 26th
9:00 AM 5:00 PM Registration RWO Trailer Marathon Airport
9:00 AM 5:00 PM Inspections (EZ Pass Required) RWO Trailer Marathon Airport
10:00 AM 3:00 PM Dunker Testing Coconut Cay RV Park – 200 Aviation Blvd
5:30 PM 8:30 PM Welcome Party Racers & Fans Aquarium Encounters – 11710 Overseas Highway
8:30 PM Faro Blanco After Party Faro Blanco Resort
Saturday, April 27th
7:00 AM 7:30 AM Physicals (Sat Bracket Racers Only) Faro Blanco Resort (Parking Limited)
7:30 AM 8:30 AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting Faro Blanco Resort (Parking Limited)
8:00 AM 5:00 PM Fueling – Official Fuel of RWO RWO Trailer Marathon Airport
8:00 AM 5:00 PM Cranes & Ramp Open Crane 1 (Public Boat Ramp) & Crane 2 (Pigeon Key Tours)
8:30 AM 11:00 AM Final Registration Faro Blanco Resort
9:00 AM 12:00 PM Offshore Testing On Race Course
9:00 AM 12:00 PM Inspections (EZ Pass Required) RWO Trailer Marathon Airport
9:30 AM 4:30 PM Pigeon Key Shuttles Sunset Grille to Marathon City Park
12:00 PM 1:30 PM Open Harbour to all boat traffic
1:30 PM 2:30 PM Race 1 Bracket (2,3,4,6,7)
2:30 PM 4:30 PM Offshore Testing
6:30 PM RWO Sunset Grille Party 7 Knights Key Blvd. Marathon, FL 33050
8:30 PM Faro Blanco After Party Faro Blanco Resort
Sunday, April 28th
7:30 AM 8:00 AM Physicals (Sunday Racers) Faro Blanco Resort (Parking Limited)
8:00 AM 8:15 AM Chapel Service
8:15 AM 8:30 AM Mandatory Drivers Meeting
8:00 AM 12:00 PM Fueling – Official Fuel of RWO RWO Trailer Marathon Airport
8:30 AM 4:00 PM Cranes & Ramp Open Crane 1 (Public Boat Ramp) & Crane 2 (Pigeon Key Tours)
9:30 AM 10:30 AM Race 1 MOD V / Bracket 5
11:00 AM 12:00 PM Race 2 – Stock 450 / VX
12:00 PM 1:30 PM Open Harbour to all boat traffic
1:30 PM 2:30 PM Race 3 – Super Cat
3:30 PM 4:00 PM Race 4 – Super Stock
6:00 PM 7:30 PM Awards Ceremony Faro Blanco Resort (Parking Limited)
7:30 PM CLOSE After Party Faro Blanco Resort

Details

Start:
April 26 @ 8:00 AM
End:
April 28 @ 5:00 PM
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://raceworldoffshore.com/marathon

Organizer

Race World Offshore
Phone
1 (305) 800-RACE
Email
raceworldoffshore@gmail.com
View Organizer Website

Venue

Seven Mile Bridge
Marathon, 28580 United States + Google Map

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