About the Race
The 2024 Homestead-Miami Ultraskate
February 15-16, 2024
Hosted at the world famous Homestead-Miami Speedway in Miami, FL, this is the only Ultra event of its kind in the United States. Over the course of 24 hours, skaters will test their worth to skate as many miles as they can. Skate a little or skate a lot, the fun doesn’t stop until the clock does!
INDIVIDUAL FEES
- $100 until October 31, 2023*
- $150 from October 31, 2023, until December 31, 2023*
- $200 from January 1, 2024 until February 14, 2024* (Online Registration Ends on Wednesday at 5pm)
- $250 day of registration after 5:01pm on 2/15/2024* (CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED)
*All fees exclude merchant credit card and service fees.
TEAM FEES
*Skateboard Team (Up to 4 persons) and Inline Skate Team (Up to 6 persons)
- $100 each individual until October 31, 2023*
- $150 each individual from October 31, 2023, until December 31, 2023*
- $200 each individual from January 1, 2024, until February 14, 2024* (Online Registration Ends on Wednesday at 5pm)
- $250 each individual day of registration after 5:01pm on 2/15/2024* (CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED)
*All fees exclude merchant credit card and service fees.
IMPORTANT: THERE IS ONLY 1 TEAM CAPTAIN FOR EACH TEAM. THE TEAM CAPTAIN MUST REGISTER FIRST. ONCE THE TEAM CAPTAIN REGISTERS, ALL OTHER TEAM MEMBERS CAN REGISTER AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SELECT THE TEAM NAME FROM THE DROP DOWN LIST. SEE LIST OF TEAM HERE: ‘PARTICIPANTS PAGE’
OTHER FEES
Wednesday Night Track Camping Fee – $20 per vehicle to cover additional security costs from track.
Support Crew – $65 until December 31, 2023*. $75 until Wednesday, February 14, 2024*.
Volunteer – FREE until Wednesday, February 14, 2024 – Only 10 spots are available.
*All fees exclude merchant credit card and service fees.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Individuals: You make all the miles, set your own schedule and goal during the 24 hours. You are required to wear a number on your back during the event.
- Skateboard Push (only foot pushing or pumping your skateboard.)
- Skateboard Paddle (strictly using the paddle for movement and/or pumping your skateboard)
- Skateboard Push/Paddle (Using a paddle and your foot for movement. You must always carry your paddle in this discipline)
- Quad Skates
- Inline Speed Skating
Teams: The team captain must be the first to register for all team events. The team captain will enter the team’s name at registration and once registered all remaining team members can register using the same. It is important to use the exact spelling of the team’s name listed on the Participants Page. You may set a team of mixed disciplines and gender; it is a very open format. One person rides the track at a time and passes the baton with an attached timing chip. (The baton and affixed timing chip are provided). The baton must be lowered to the ground across the timing line for each lap. You set the schedule and race strategy. Do not raise the baton above your head when crossing the timing line or hide the baton in your clothing. Teams do not wear bib numbers when competing.
Support Crew: You can sign up your support crew to also receive one event shirt and partake in all the meals served during the event. This fee does not increase during the registration process.
Volunteer: Must complete the registration form and sign the waiver. You get your meals covered and gifts for helping this amazing group of athletes. There are only 10 volunteer spots available.
Awards: The Homestead-Miami 24-hour Ultra Skate recognizes and awards participants for distance benchmarks (Individual)- 100 miles, 150 miles, 200 miles, 250 miles and 300 miles.
There are awards for the top 3 in each discipline skated. There must be a minimum number of 10 participants in each category for awards.
- Overall best distance Open
- Overall best distance Women
- Overall best distance for Clydesdale (200lb+)
- Overall best distance for Team Relays
- Best distance in Open age divisions- 13 & under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60+
This event will use a high-speed timing chip which will require you to provide your driver’s license, government ID or a $100 cash deposit as collateral. You will get the deposit back when you return the timing chip. For team events we will provide a baton/chip. Each team will share the baton/chip for the duration of the event. Individuals must use the Velcro ankle strap/chip provided. If you cover the timing chip with tape or affix it above the ankle it may not record, and you may not get a lap read. The timing chip will record under clothing (socks, pants, etc.).
All individuals are also required to wear an event number (BIB) on their backs. Teams are not required to wear a BIB.
Rules
and Info
Course Etiquette
- Ultra Skate is a sanctioned Skate IDSA event and follows all the rules set by the IDSA. Any questions of what equipment may be allowed then referred to www.theidsa.org. and look under Official Rules.
- If you’re out on the track skating, you’re wearing a helmet. NO EXCEPTIONS
- Your distance skated is counted by full laps completed. If time expires and you did not complete the final lap it will not count.
- NO Support crew on the track, they may assist skaters from the “Pit Road” support area only.
- Please keep the track clean. There are trash cans on pit road. If we are tough enough to skate for 24 hours then we can hold our trash for 1.46/1.38 miles. We are guests here at Homestead Speedway, let’s be respectful. NO ALCOHOL or GLASS BOTTLES allowed on the riding course.
- Treat the Ultra-skate as a personal quest more than a race. You will go through a lot during a 24-hour period. This event will challenge you physically and mentally. This event can be as intense as you make it. We all have our milestones that we are trying to reach but listen to your body and skate within your ability. Your health is the top priority here. Race directors may pull you from the track if there is any concern of safety.
Last Year’s Schedule (2024 TBA)
Thursday February 9th 2023
- 6:00 PM- Racer packet pickup at gate 18 entrance.
- 6:00 PM – Speedway opens for entry, start setting up your camp and support area.
- 6:00 -10:00 PM- Sponsor workshops and demos. Track open for test rides.
- 10:00 PM- Quiet time, Lights out on track and entry gate to Speedway closes.
Friday February 10th 2023
- 06:00 AM- Wake up call, entry gates to track reopen and packet pickup continues.
- 07:10 AM – Riders meeting on Pit Road, Timing chip and helmet check.
- 07:30 AM– Race Starts
- 12 noon- catered lunch for skaters and registered support crews.
- 6:00 PM- catered dinner for skaters and registered support crews.
- Midnight, Gate 18 will be locked, no re-entry till the morning.
Saturday February 11th 2023
- 06:00 AM- Wake up call, catered breakfast for skaters and registered support crews.
- 07:30 AM- Timing system is shut down and the race is concluded.
- 08:00 AM- Gather belongings and make way to bay 16 for the awards ceremony.
Sunday February 12th 2023
5:00 PM- After Ultra Party- Skatebird Miami Skatepark – 533 NE 83rd Street. Miami Florida 33138.
Getting Into Homestead-Miami Speedway
On event day you will drive your vehicle to Gate 18 located on Palm Drive ( S.W. 344 St.) and check in with the gate guard.
On the infield of the speedway you may set up your camp and park your car in the Mechanic bays on pit road. They are covered garage bays that are open front and back. The mechanic bays have power outlets. You may bring any essentials you may need to survive 24 hours of skateboarding. Campers and tents are also allowed on the property during the event.
Entry is free for friends, family and fans.
