Celebrate Boating with Fun Key West Parties and Exciting Races

November 3rd-10th, 2024

The Race World Offshore Key West Championships isn’t just for racers. It’s also a place for fans to get up close with the action and see these amazing power boats first hand. This great event is full of fun parties and parades. At the annual Duval Street Party, boats are on display for the public to see. One section of the course runs right through Key West Harbor. The smooth water allows racers to reach speeds above 140 mph. And spectators with private boats can enjoy the races from out on the water.

2024 Key West Event Schedule

Sunday November 3rd

10AM – 5PM   Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

3:30PM – 4PM     Parade Participants Lineup

4PM – World’s Fastest Boat Parade – Duval Street

5:30PM – 9:30PM Hanks Saloon Racers & Fans Sunday Funday

Monday November 4th

10AM – 5PM     Race Team Registration & Credential Tent Open

10AM – 5PM   Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

12PM – 5PM Will Call & Merchandise Tent Opens

Race Boat Inspections Truman Waterfront Start

11AM – 4PM Water Safety Equipment and Dunker Testing Begins

5:30PM – 9:30PM Hanks Saloon Welcome Party

Tuesday November 5th

8AM – 9AM     Official Drivers Meetings & Opening Ceremonies

9AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

Race Team Registration & Credential Tent Open

8AM – 5PM   Sunoco Fueling Station Open

11:30AM – 4:30PM     Official Testing Time

5:30PM – 8:30PM The Keys Collection Racers Party

9:30PM Tiki House Party with Good Boy Vodka

Wednesday 6th – Truman Waterfront Cup – Race Day 1

6:30AM – 7:15AM       Driver & Throttleman Physicals

7:30AM – 8:00AM       Official Drivers Meeting

8AM – 1PM     Sunoco Fuel Station Open

8:30AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

8:30AM – 4PM     Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

9AM – 4 PM    Shuttle Service behind Opal Key for VIP

9AM – 4PM Race World Offshore Vendor Village @ Truman Waterfront

9AM General Admission gates open

9:30AM – 4PM VIP Hospitality & Tents open

Podium Awards at concludion of each race – Outer Mole

10AM – Race 1 Official Start – Key West Harbor – Bracket Classes 5, 6, 7, & 3x

10:45AM Race 2 Start – Mod V / Bracket Classes 2, 3, & 4

11:30AM – 12:30PM   Harbor Open For Public Traffic

12:30PM – Race 3 Start – Stock 450

1:15PM – Race 4 Start – Super Cat

2:15PM – Race 5 Start – Class 1 USA, Extreme, & Super V

3:15PM – Race 6 Start – Super Stock

5:30PM – General Horseplay Tomfoolery with Islamorada Brewing Co.

8PM – Speedboat Magazine’s Ricks Upstairs Party

9:30PM – Teaser’s Race World Pole Position Party

Thursday November 7th

9AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9AM – 5PM   Sunoco Fuel Station Open

Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

10AM – 4PM   Team Credential Tent Open

11AM – 4PM     Official Testing Time

7PM – Speed on the Water and Green St Party

7:30PM – Hog’s, Boats & Ghosts World Championship Party @ Hog’s Breath Saloon

Friday 8th – Southernmost Continental Champion – Day 2

6:30AM – 7:15AM       Driver & Throttleman Physicals

7:30AM – 8:00AM       Official Drivers Meeting

8AM – 1PM     Sunoco Fuel Station Open

8AM – 4PM     Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

8AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9AM – 4PM     Hospitality Tents Open

9AM – 4PM     Shuttle Service behind Opal Key for VIP

Winner Circle after each race

10AM  Race 1 Start – Key West Harbor – Bracket Classes 5, 6, 7, & 3x

10:45AM Race 2 Start –  Mod V / Bracket Classes 2, 3, & 4

11:30AM – 12:30PM   Harbor Open for Public Traffic

12:30PM –  Race 3 Start – Stock 450

1:15PM –   Race 4 Start – Super Cat

2:15PM –         Race 5 Start – Class 1, Extreme, & Super V

3:15PM –  Race 6 Start – Super Stock

Winner Circle after each race – Outer Mole

6PM – 10PM  RWO Duval Street Party presented

8PM – 10PM     Monster Energy Rick’s Upstairs Championship Party

Saturday November 9th

9AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9:15am Sharp  MANDATORY meeting for boat building teams at Truman Waterfront Park at the RWO tent

9:30am            Building Contest on the waterfront by USCG Ingham

10AM – 4PM Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

10:30am          Boat build safety inspections, life jackets and judging

11AM   Boat Build Race Begins

12PM – 4:30PM          Official Testing Time

5PM – 10PM LIVE Concert at Coffee Butler Amphitheater

Sunday 10th – Championship – Race Day 3

6:30AM – 7:15AM       Driver & Throttleman Physicals

7:30AM – 8:00AM       Official Drivers Meeting

8AM – 12PM   Sunoco Fueling Station Open

8:30AM – 4PM     Will Call & Merchandise Tent Open

8:30AM – 5PM     Truman Waterfront Race Village Open

9AM – 4PM     Hospitality Tents Open

9AM – 4PM Shuttle Service behind Opal Key for VIP

Winner Circle after each race

10AM  Race 1 Start – Key West Harbor – Bracket Classes 5, 6, 7, & 3x

10:45AM Race 2 Start –  Mod V / Bracket Classes 2, 3, & 4

11:30AM – 12:30PM   Harbor Open for Public Traffic

12:30PM –  Race 3 Start – Stock 450

1:15PM –   Race 4 Start – Super Cat

2:15PM –         Race 5 Start – Class 1, Extreme, & Super V

3:15PM –  Race 6 Start – Super Stock

5:30PM – 6PM World Championship Pre-Awards Music

6PM – 8PM   Coffee Butler Amphitheater RWO Awards Ceremony        

Call (305) 800-RACE for information or email raceworldoffshore@gmail.com

Thanks for checking out the Key West Offshore Racing World Championships with us. We look forward to celebrating offshore powerboat racing in Key West and sharing this special event with you.