The ‘Florida Man Games’ Will Include an ‘Evading Arrest’ Obstacle Course and ‘Mud Duel’

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The Florida Man Games, a tongue-in-cheek celebration of the meme surrounding wild news stories about the antics of guys from that state—frequently while inebriated—will be held next year to determine the most Florida Man of all Florida Men.

Described as “the most insane athletic showdown on Earth,” in the inaugural Florida Man Games competition will include beer belly wrestling, a mud duel where contestants will grapple in a tub of wet slop, and an “evading arrest” obstacle course where guys will run through back yards and leap over fences while being pursued by real law enforcement officers.

“I wanted to throw an event that gave people the chance to experience a day in the life of a Florida Man, without the fear of being arrested,” event creator Pete Melfi told People, explaining that he originally conceived the day as a 0.5K beer run before the idea took on a life of its own. He added: “To my surprise, we had a ton of volunteers in the sheriff’s office who stepped up to chase down some Florida men!”

Other attractions on the day will include the opportunity for attendees to get their picture taken with a real alligator (frequently the co-star in Florida Man stories), a best mullet contest, a “Florida Ma’am” event, and the day will culminate in a “911 Fight Night, Brawl of the Badges” boxing match between Floridian police officers and firefighters.

The Florida Man Games will be held in St. Augustine, Florida on February 24, 2024.