Race Day Information – Gainesville 2024

Savage Race & Savage Blitz Gainesville 2024

Saturday, 4/6 – First start time is 9:00 AM. Last start time is 12:00 PM.

This is a CASHLESS event. Please be sure to have a credit/debit card or contactless payment method ready for purchases you may wish to make.

RACE DAY INFORMATION

STEP 1: Pre-pay for parking, optional bag check, and future race tickets – CLICK HERE

STEP 2: BIB NUMBER – CLICK HERE

Look up your bib number, start time, and waiver status. Know your bib number before you arrive onsite. Runners must know their bib number to receive their race packet. SavageJR runners will not be on the bib list. They will receive their bib number when they check-in at the SavageJR tent. Spectators will not have a bib number.

STEP 3: WAIVERS

RUNNERS (adult and SavageJR): If you did not electronically sign your waiver, you will need to turn in a hard copy of the participant waiver to receive your race bib packet. Your waiver status can be found on the bib list in the last column. SavageJR waiver statuses can be found at the SavageJR tent. RUNNER WAIVER – CLICK HERE.

SPECTATORS: If you did not electronically sign your waiver, you will need to turn in a hard copy of the spectator waiver to gain entry. Spectators who have pre-paid for their ticket can check in at any lane. Spectator passes can be purchased at the SavageJR tent. – SPECTATOR WAIVER – CLICK HERE

STEP 4: ID

If you are a runner (13 or older) and did not bring your photo ID or do not have one, go to the information tent before you go to your packet pickup lane so we can verify your registration.

STEP 5: Please read below for more important race day information.

Pre-Pay Parking Instructions

Savage Race parking is available for $15 per car and VIP parking will be available for $25. $30 for RVs or buses on race day. PRE-PAY HERE.

Event Location:

The Barn at Rembert Farms
13014 NW 174th Ave.
Alachua, FL 32615
Google Maps

BIB NUMBERS & START TIMES

DOWNLOAD BIB NUMBERS AND START TIMES HERE

Know your bib number before you arrive onsite

*Know your assigned start time before you arrive on race day. If you do not know your start time or bib number, scan the QR code that will be posted on event signage at the event. If you paid for an early start time you will receive an event specific wristband that will be checked at the start corral.

If you registered after 3/24, 11:59 PM – Your race time is:

Saturday, 4/6 – 11:30 AM for Race or Blitz
Or you may join your team
Or if you are registered for two laps to earn your Syndicate, start your full-length Savage Race (6 mi. course) lap at 9:30 am. Start your second lap when you’re ready to do so.

*Participants may move to a later start time, but not earlier. Teams and groups may always run together in one of the later-assigned start times. The last start time of the day is 12:00 PM on Saturday.

Purchase the optional early start time upgrade for your open Race or Blitz here (does not apply to SavagePRO heats), PRE-PAY HERE.

WAIVERS

Print and fill out your waiver(s) before race day if you did not already submit a digital copy:

Participant waiver – CLICK HERE
Spectator waiver – CLICK HERE
Volunteer waiver – CLICK HERE

Course Map

Download the course map

Check-in Process

Participants
After you’ve parked, please make your way to the entrance of the event. Make your way to the BIB PICKUP tent with a hard copy of your signed waiver (if you did not already submit a digital waiver) and photo ID in hand and head to the BIB PICKUP lane that corresponds with your bib number.

Know your bib number before you arrive onsite

You will then receive your race packet that contains:

Timing Chip
Strap for Timing Chip
Race Bib
Safety Pins

***SavagePROs: You will also receive a Velcro wristband with a second timing chip. You MUST wear both wristbands and timing chips to be eligible for prizes and age group awards

Loop the strap through the timing chip and attach it to your wrist.

Remove your BEER TAB from the bib and put it in a safe place (in your bag or in your vehicle). You will not receive your beer if you do not present the tab at the beer tent after you race.

Using the safety pins, attach the bib to an article of clothing you will be wearing during the race. Make sure it’s visible from the front so that the race photographers will be able to identify you for your action photos!

If you would like to check a bag, take it to the BAG CHECK tent. Bag check is $10 per bag. Card or contactless payment only. NO CASH.

Head to the big black arch labeled START and get warmed up until your start time.

Spectators

WAIVER: If you did not digitally sign the waiver, you will need to turn in a hard copy at check-in to gain entry.

Prepaid spectators: please go to any CHECK-IN lane. Your name or the name of the person who purchased the spectator pass will be on the check in, pre-paid list for verification
Day-of spectator pass purchases can be made onsite at the SavageJR check-in tent for $30 ($22 online before race day. Registration closes Friday night before the race at 11:59 PM)

PURCHASE $22 SPECTATOR PASSES HERE. Registration closes 4/5, 11:59 PM.

GENERAL INFORMATION

When to Arrive
Start times will be enforced. Parking and registration opens at 8:00 AM on Saturday. First start time is at 9:00 AM on Saturday. To allow for enough time, you should give yourself at least 45 minutes from the time you park to the time at which your assigned start time is scheduled.

What you Need to Bring

Photo ID
Know your bib number and start time – BIB NUMBERS AND START TIMES
A hard copy of your participant waiver (if not already submitted digitally) – initialed, signed and ready to turn in in exchange for your bib packet – WAIVER DOWNLOAD
Appropriate footwear is highly recommended! Note: you will get muddy! No metal cleats
Spending money for extra beer, bag check, parking, and awesome Savage Race merchandise. Cash will not be accepted as payment anywhere onsite. Credit/debit cards only. (Pre-pay for parking, bag check, and future tickets here)
Change of clothes and a towel. Yes, we have a cold wash station.
A bag to store your valuables in at our optional bag check. (Cost is $10 per bag. Pre-pay here)
A great attitude. We expect Savages to encourage each other through the course.

What to Leave at Home:
Do not bring any of the following items to Savage Race:

No metal cleats
Tents
Coolers and outside food
Glass containers
Pets (service dogs are okay)
Crappy attitudes
Weapons of any kind

Optional Bag Check
We will have an optional bag check available for $10, credit/debit card or contactless payment only; NO CASH. Please make sure to have your own bag if you want to check something. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Pre-pay for bag check here

Beer Ticket – Don’t Lose It!
We want you to receive your hard-earned beer. Each participant over 21 will have a beer ticket attached to their bib. Make sure you remove the ticket from the bib prior to the event. If you lose it, you will not be able to get your beer.

Lost and Found Items
We will have a lost and found located at the bag check tent on race day. Please be aware that not all items are turned in to us, and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

If you lose something while at the event, please submit your information here: Lost and found form. Be as descriptive as possible!

**WARNING – Those running with smart watches and cameras are susceptible to losing them in our mud and water obstacles. It’s always a good idea to place your contact information on or in valuable items. Be sure to secure all items while on the course. You have been warned! All lost electronic items will require a $75 return fee for processing and shipping to the rightful owner of the lost item. *NOTE: Not all lost items are recovered and we cannot guarantee their return.

Race Day Registrations
Race day registrations will be available for purchase at the information table. Credit cards, debit cards, and contactless payment will be accepted; NO CASH:

$189 Savage Race Open
$219 SavagePRO
$179 Savage Blitz Open
$50 SavageJR

Cancellations and Transfers
Participants can cancel or transfer their registration in advance of the event by contacting our customer service department at savagerace.com/contact. The cost to transfer a registration is $30.

Registration transfers can be made on race day at the information tent for $30. CARD ONLY. For all information regarding registration transfers, please click here.

Weather
We do not intend to cancel or delay Savage Race due to inclement weather. We will let you know on our Weather Update Center page if anything changes. Unpredictable weather conditions mean that unexpected race day changes are possible for our event. Please roll with the punches. Generally speaking, we won’t cancel the event for a rainy, wet day. However, lightning, tornadoes, strong winds, and flooding may provide cause for delays or postponement. Pay attention to the Weather Update Center or to the Savage Race Facebook page for further updates.

SavagePRO

Start times

The SavagePRO start times will be split up into two intervals. These intervals will go off starting at 9:00 AM (male) and 9:15 AM (female).

Eligibility
To be eligible for SavagePRO overall and age group awards, athletes must register for a SavagePRO start time on Saturday. Upgrades can be made at the information tent on race day.

All upgrades must be completed by 8:30 AM.
- $30 to upgrade from Race open to SavagePRO
- $60 to upgrade from Blitz open to SavagePRO
- $30 to upgrade from Blitz open to Race open

SavagePRO Overall Awards Structure (male and female)

*Male SavagePRO runners must start at 9 am and Female SavagePRO runners must start at 9:15 am.

SavagePRO
1st Place Overall: Savage Axe; Gold Medal
2nd Place Overall: Silver Medal
3rd Place Overall: Bronze Medal

Age Group Awards (male and female)

1st Place in Age Group: Gold Medal
2nd Place in Age Group: Silver Medal
3rd Place in Age Group: Bronze Medal

SavagePRO Ceremony
Once the race results have been finalized, awards will be given out on the main stage at 11:45 AM on Saturday. You must pick up your award at the event; they will not be mailed post-race.

DOWNLOAD SAVAGEPRO RULES
*All athletes are required to know the rules before they enter the starting corral on race day.

Spectator Information

If you did not digitally sign the spectator waiver, you will need to turn in a hard copy. Minors who are 12 and under receive complimentary spectator admission and will need to turn in a hard copy of the waiver to gain entry. Blank waivers can be found at the waiver tent.
Exclusive access to the ENTIRE course
Access to awesome Savage Race merchandise and sponsor giveaways and samples
Spectator tickets are $22 online until the Friday night before the race at 11:59 PM, or $30 at the gate. Children 12 & under are welcome at no cost as spectators.
All pre-paid spectator passes can be retrieved at any CHECK-IN lane on race day. The pass will either be under the spectator’s name OR the name of the person who purchased it.

CLICK HERE FOR SPECTATOR REGISTRATION. Registration closes 4/5, 11:59 PM.

DOWNLOAD SPECTATOR WAIVER HERE

SavageJR
We have two races for our JR Savages. For those 8 and under, the course is about a 1/3 mile loop with 10 kid-sized obstacles. For the 8 to 12 year olds, we have a longer course that is about 1 mile. For that race, we have added additional, more challenging obstacles. SavageJR runners are encouraged to pick the course that they are most comfortable with. Even the youngest Savages can get dirty and join in on the fun. SavageJR will take place at 12:00 PM on Saturday.

Each SavageJR registration comes with one complementary spectator pass. This complementary spectator must check in with the JR at the JR check tent. All other spectators over the age of 12 must purchase a spectator pass.
If the SavageJR runner did not have a digital waiver signed for them during online registration, they will need to turn in a hard copy of the participant waiver to gain entry.
Online registration is $40. Race day registration is $50 per child.
Online registration is available until Friday night before the race at 11:59 PM.
Check-in for the kids race will be located at the SavageJR tent.
Bib number – SavageJR runners will be given a bib number at check-in. They are not on the bib list with adult runners.

CLICK HERE FOR SAVAGEJR REGISTRATION

DOWNLOAD SAVAGEJR WAIVER

Future Ticket Voucher

MUST BE PICKED UP ONSITE AT THIS EVENT ONLY. NOTHING WILL BE MAILED TO YOU.

You can purchase your next Savage Race registration for a future event weekend at a STEEP discount on race day. Due to such high demand, we recommend that you prepay online beforehand and reserve your future ticket voucher code(s). Whether you prepay online or sign up on race day, head to the black Future Registration/Syndicate tent in the festival area to claim your voucher.

Pricing
Savage Race – $105
Savage Blitz – $95
SavagePRO – $135

Purchase Future Registration Vouchers Here

*Voucher codes can ONLY be used on future event weekends and may not be used to race on Saturday, 4/6.

Savager Hunt

What is it? – During each event day, 3 small wooden axes will be hidden somewhere on the Savage Race course. Event participants are encouraged to keep an eye out and try to locate the hidden rewards.

What do I get? – Anyone who discovers an Axe can bring it to the Main Stage in the festival area to receive their reward. Rewards can only be redeemed onsite. They also get to keep the Axe!

Axe Rewards:

Red Axe: You’ve won a race entry!
White Axe: $50 Savage Merch Voucher
Blue Axe: $25 Savage Merch Voucher

What do the Axes look like? – At 6” tall, the Hunt Axes are a miniature of our awards for the first place overall finisher. Each Axe is painted either red, white, or blue, and coded with a unique serial number.

What are the rules? –

Savager Hunt is for Race/ Blitz participants only! Spectators are ineligible.
All 3 Axes will be hidden before the event, somewhere along the RACE course.
When you find an Axe, it must stay with you through the remainder of the course.
Axes are not required to complete obstacles with you. (don’t leave it behind!)
Axes must be brought to the stage upon completion of the course. (for reporting)
Axes will not be placed outside course tape boundaries.
Axes will not be within 100’ of the Start or Finish areas.

How do I know what Axes are still hidden? – As each Axe is found and reported to the stage, our emcee at the stage will keep track of how many are left, and report updates regularly.

What if no Axes get found? – If Axes still remain for too long, the stage emcee will begin giving hints on stage until each one is found. Our goal is for each Axe to go home with a lucky winner each event.

Photos & Results
We know you will be anxiously waiting for your results and action photos immediately after the race, so here’s what you need to know:

Results
A link to the results will be posted the night of the event on the event page. Click Here.

Action Photos
Action photos will be posted on the event page by Monday after the event. It takes some time to tag all of the photos, so please be patient. Click Here.

THANKS TO OUR RACE PARTNERS

We’ve been friends with the Savage Race team and partners for nearly a decade. We’ve crawled, climbed and jumped on the courses, and crushed beers together at the finish, and we’re proud to finally announce that all Savage Races in 2024 will have an official rucking division and that the GORUCK Mackall, built to endure the rigors of Special Forces Obstacle Courses, is the official footwear.

Rucking at Savage Race

The Rucking Division is meant to be a fun way to ruck the race course at Savage Race. There are no strict rules, like mandatory minimum weight. You get to decide how much weight to wear and you can take the rucks off for obstacles when we felt like it made sense.

We are excited to announce that Go Brewing is the official non-alcoholic beer partner for the 2024 Savage Race season!

Go Brewing makes non-alcoholic craft beer that tastes incredible. Order online and save 15% by using code Savage15.

GOBREWING.COM

Staying for a few days? Be sure to check out all that Alachua County has to offer. From locally-owned restaurants, breweries, parks, and local festivals leading up to race day, Alachua has so much to offer! Check out some fun ideas in Gainesville and Alachua County with the guides below and stay up to date with the What’s Good Gainesville blog.

Ideas for Fun in Gainesville and Alachua County

Craft Breweries on the Sippin Seven Ale Trail

WHAT’S GOOD GAINESVILLE BLOG