General Race Info

October 23, 2026 6:00pm

Join us for the 2nd Commodore 24 hour Challenge at Gulf Coast State College.
Are you ready to take on the challenge of running for 24 hours? Let’s go! The challenge is you have a run 1 mile every 30 minutes.

Don’t think this is a task to go solo on? No worries, we have a team option. Grab your running buddy and sign up for the 2-person team.

Bring out your family & friends and create a tailgate at the race venue. Have them run by your side for the harder miles or cheer you on at the start/finish line.

Participants should plan on bringing enough food and hydration to last them 24 hours, however we are planning on some special snacks and food throughout the night.

Runners must be at least 16 years of age to participate.


All runners are encouraged to bring a pop-up tent or camping tent to set up on the baseball field. This will be your home away from home for the next 24 hours.

In order to guarantee a Commodore 24Hr Challenge shirt, you MUST signup by October 1st.

*********Gulf Coast is a pet free campus so please ensure that no pets are brought to the race day venue. Please do not make us the bad guy by having to send your beloved pet home****** This is enforced by campus security and part of the campus' insurance policy.

Course

The one-mile course consist of starting at the Gulf Coast State College baseball field. Runners will travel WEST, go through the round-about until they reach the Military and Veterans Resource Center. Runners will hug the right side of the parking lot until they reach the Student Union West. They will follow the left hand turn and run straight back down the main parking lot until they reach the baseball stadium This course is USATF sanctioned event!

Challenge Rules

Challenge Rules:
– Race Start Time: 6 pm
– Mandatory Start time for all participants
– Run/Walk 1 Mile every 30 minutes
– Must start and finish within a 30-minute segment
i.e. Participant can start Mile 2 anytime after 6:30 pm but must finish by 7 pm
The participant can start Mile 3 anytime after 7 pm but must finish by 7:30 pm
And so on for 24 hours
– If a participant misses one of the mile finish times based on official race timer then they will be disqualified – no exceptions.
– Participants are not allowed to “bank” miles within one 30 minute segment.
– 2-person teams will have one race bib that you will exchange, how you wish to run it as a team is up to you as long as the bib is on either you or your teammate. *must follow the above rules for the duration of the challenge
-All runners will run the first and last lap together.....this includes BOTH teammates on the relay teams

Awards & Swag

All registered runners will receive a Commodore 24 Hour Challenge shirt along with finishers medal.

Awards will go to:
1st place overall Male and Female
1st place Male and Female Masters Division
1st place Male Relay Team, Female Relay Team and Co-ed Team
1st place Male Relay Team, Female Relay Team and Co-ed Team Masters Division

We will also have some fun superlative AWARDS!

Safety Policy

For the safety of all participants, volunteers, and spectators, animals are not permitted to participate in races (this includes dogs, cats, kangaroos, llamas, etc). This policy is determined by our event insurance requirements and local permitting conditions and is not at the discretion of our staff on race day.

Strollers, wagons, and similar wheeled equipment are welcome but must start in the back of the pack to ensure the safety and flow of runners. Please be mindful of narrow trail sections, congestion points, and other participants.

If you are planning to participate with a certified running wheelchair or adaptive running device, please contact us prior to race day. We are happy to make reasonable accommodations and work with you to ensure a safe and inclusive experience.

We understand these guidelines may be disappointing for some, and we truly appreciate your cooperation. To avoid any confusion or last-minute issues, please review event rules in advance and reach out with any questions before race day. Our goal is always to provide a safe, enjoyable, and compliant event for everyone.

Packet Pick-up

Packet Pick up will take place beginning at 2pm the day of the race. All packets MUST be picked up no later than 5:30pm

Refund Policy

Refund Policy
As a runner, it’s inevitable that at some point you’ll register for a race and later find out you’re unable to make it to the start line. It happens to all of us. Race registrations open months in advance, and life happens in between — injuries, work, family emergencies, and unexpected situations.
We absolutely get it — truly. Many of us have signed up for races we couldn’t attend, and we know firsthand that it’s disappointing.
However, even if the race hasn’t occurred yet, we’ve already incurred significant expenses to make the event happen. We pay taxes on registration income, secure permits, purchase insurance, and order supplies such as signage, course markings, bibs, hats, medals, and other awards. For these reasons, we are unable to offer refunds.
Transfers
While we cannot issue refunds, we can offer you the option to transfer your registration to another runner. Registered participants may transfer their bib to another runner within the designated transfer period. It is the participant’s responsibility to complete the transfer process by the posted deadlines.
***When you sign up for this event, you acknowledge and accept that registration fees are non-refundable.

Event's current local time: 2:14 AM CT