The Mug Race is an annual sailboat race held on Florida's St. Johns River

St. Johns River

The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...

. It claims to be the world's longest river race. Course placement is based on masts size. Masts 44 feet and under compete on the south course which starts in Palatka

Palatka, Florida

Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...

. Masts 44 feet and up compete on the north course starting in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida

Jacksonville is the largest city in the U.S. state of Florida in terms of both population and land area, and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. It is the county seat of Duval County, with which the city government consolidated in 1968...

. The Mug Cup is awarded to the first boat to complete the 38.5 mile course from Palatka to Jacksonville. additionally, there are over 100 class specific trophies