Welcome to the 6th Annual BONT Florida Inline Skating Marathon!

WORLD CLASS RACE – 8:00am Start time (approx): World Class / World Cup / Pro / Open / Elite / Cat 1
WORLD CLASS RACE – OPEN – no age limit
*all WORLD CLASS skaters will be scored in the OPEN Division, first!
*any 17U or Master skater achieving the OPEN Podium (top 5), will result in ‘roll-up’ placement for the remaining skaters from within the affected 17U and/or Master division(s).

NO cross-drafting between the men and women during the WORLD CLASS race** [unless you are out of contention for podium placement. AND you may NOT bridge back up to/nor take pace with your former leading group(s)]. If you are uncertain of your positioning in this regard, better to abstain.

AGE CLASS RACES – 9:45am Start (approx): Advanced / Fitness / Recreational / Novice / Beginner / Cat 2,3,4,5
AGE CLASS MARATHON, 25K, 13K, The DOUBLE; *all age divisions

FIVE K FUN SKATE – Friday – 5:00pm Start time (approx): Registered Skaters ONLY Please! (guardians of littles=ok) The FIVE-K Start line is on the Park’s PATH across the water from the Tower, South of the Bridge. The event runs counter-clockwise on the path (entirely); Finish line is at the water’s edge below the Tower. The FIVE-K FUN SKATE is NOT a timed event; therefore, there are no awards. Participants WILL receive a Finisher Medal and will have access to the podium for Pics!

*NEW* The MTEC APP  [more information coming soon]

**NEWER** NO WORLD CLASS SKATER is allowed to ‘jump in’ to an Age Class Race w/o having first been Registered for The DOUBLE!

***NEWEST*** FISM MILESTONE AWARDS: Beginning with this 2026 Event; each participant who has (or will) complete their fifth FISM event of any distance in 2026, including the Friday Night Five-K Fun Skate and or the Virtual, will receive their “5 Year Pin” award (attached to their race packet at pick-up). These awards will be earned in five ‘year’ increments; so, 10yr, 15yr, etc. However! one may earn multiple credit toward their total ‘finishes’ by completing either the Friday Night Five-K Fun Skate (must be registered) AND any Saturday Event. X2 Finishes will also be tallied for those who complete The Double (WC and AC Marathons). It is ‘possible’ to earn X3 Finishes during a single event weekend; if one skates the Friday Five-K AND The DOUBLE! Whew! Got all that?!

****NEWEST-EST**** THE TRIPLE! Registered Skaters (It’s FREE!) who have completed the current year’s Duluth and Miami marathons, will vie for Podium Spots and Medals, resulted from their three consolidated low-net times – once the FISM is complete. Must opt for THE TRIPLE during Registration or communicate your intent to the FISM Race Director ASAP! This Competition is restricted to Marathon Skaters only. All three Events must have been the Marathon distance.

FISM “RULES OF THE ROAD”:
Cross-Drafting between men and women is allowed in all Age Class (9:45am Start) non-World Class Races.

Skaters are required to wear a helmet, and carry personal identification. Wrist/hand protection is recommended. It is also a mandatory requirement that any skater in, on, or around the FISM venue at any time during Event Weekend; who has skates ON their feet, please keep your helmet on your noggin!

Failure to start in the Race you registered for may result in disqualification. Slower skaters please stay to the far-right side of the roadway. Overtaking skaters – announce yourselves as passing on the LEFT/Right.

FISM World Class participants are expected to finish the event within 1:30:00. Any WC skaters still on the race course beyond that time may be directed to skate on the far right (perimeter) of the race course for the duration of their event; in order to maintain the remainder of the event schedule.

The Passing or Over-taking of other skaters during a mass start event is the most dangerous condition on the race course. In order to create a safer condition for all participants: All Marathon Distance (7.3 laps), 25K (4.3 laps) and 13K (2.3 laps) participants are requested to move to the right-hand side of the roadway as soon as they have been lapped by faster skaters; and are to remain skating on the perimeter of the course for the remainder of their event.

TIMING: ALL SKATERS – You will receive a PRO CHIP TRANSPONDER that MUST BE RETURNED after the race.
You are responsible for exchanging your TRANSPONDER for your FINISHER MEDAL.
A $100 Fee (replacement cost) MUST be assessed to any Skater whose TRANSPONDER is not returned.

RACE NUMBER BIBS: Your Race Packet contains two race number bibs; x1/ea to be pinned on BOTH sides of your body.
WORLD CLASS SKATERS – Your race numbers are to be pinned to your LEFT and RIGHT hip or thigh.
AGE CLASS MARATHON / 25K / 13K / – Your race numbers are to be pinned to your LEFT and RIGHT hip or thigh.

PACKET PICKUP (Friday): Packet Pick-up is at/under the NBP Tower. Please make every effort to obtain your race packet on Friday between 12-6:00pm. Late Packet Pick-up (SATURDAY) may be available near the Finish Line.

VENDOR EXPO (Friday): Will be held at/adjacent to the NBP Tower from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm.

ELECTRIC SKATES: Anyone using electric skates will be asked to leave the race course immediately, and will be ineligible for age group placement awards.

PARKING: Parking ($15) opens at 6:00am at NBP (Park). There is no parking at the Start line.

STARTING LINE: The Remote Starting Line location is 1 mile South (clockwise-against the ‘grain’ of the race route) from the Finish (timing) Line. Please plan accordingly, in order to travel that distance -in time to make your Race Start!

RACE COURSE CONDITIONS: The NW corner of the course; Park Service Road entrance (gated); Lapped/Slower skaters may be directed to take a right-side-of-the-road, perimeter route through the apex of the turn; if much faster ‘lapping’ skaters are approaching from behind.

WATER: Race Course Water will be available at two locations on the Race Course.
You may require more water or energy (food) during the event. Please carry it with you and dispose of it properly. If you slow or stop at a water station, please stay to the right side of the road to avoid collisions and congestion. Discard trash properly. Discarded bottles and bottle caps are extremely dangerous to other skaters!

TOILETS: There are three bathroom facilities within the Park. There will also be porta potties near the Start line and Finish Line.

MEDICAL SUPPORT: All medical expenses incurred by the participant are the responsibility of the participant. First aid will be available on the race course throughout the duration of the event(s).

LOST AND FOUND: The FISM will not be responsible for items lost nor left along the race course.

PROTESTS / TIMING PROBLEMS:
Should you have a protest, forms will be provided near the preliminary results board at the Timing Trailer. Race Judges will resolve protests involving awards prior to the awards ceremony.

RACE RESULTS: Preliminary results will be posted asap. Please report any problems/protests to a Race Official ASAP!

AWARDS CEREMONY: will take place as soon as all Results are Final and Official (aiming for 1:30pm). Please refer to the FISM website for the Podium placement breakdown for each race.

2027 REGISTRATION: will be available during packet pick-up at the Registration Table. 2027 Race Date is Pending!

RACE MORNING SEQUENCE OF EVENTS:
6:15 AM – PARKING ($15) ACCESS OPEN AT NATHAN BENDERSON PARK
7:45 AM – ALL WORLD CLASS SKATERS = GO TO THE START
7:55 AM – NATIONAL ANTHEM / CLEAR THE COURSE
7:59 AM – 1 MINUTE WARNING
8:00 AM – SEEDED MASS START = MEN
8:01 AM – SEEDED MASS START = WOMEN
9:30 AM – ANY REMAINING WC SKATERS ON THE COURSE WILL TAKE A PERIMETER PATH UNTIL FINISHED
9:30 AM – AGE CLASS MARATHON / 25K / 13K / the DOUBLE SKATERS = GO TO THE START
9:44 AM – 1 MINUTE WARNING / CLEAR THE COURSE
9:45 AM – WORLD CLASS RACE COURSE CLOSED
9:45 AM – AGE CLASS MARATHON / 25K / 13K // the DOUBLE = SEEDED MASS START
12:45 PM – ALL SKATERS ARE EXPECTED TO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR DISTANCE BY THIS TIME
1:00 PM – TIMING PROBLEMS, PROTESTS, RESULTS FINAL; RACE COURSE CLOSED
1:30 PM – AWARDS CEREMONY at NBP TOWER (time approximate)