The Market of Marion will host the Southern Off-Road Adventure Rally on Saturday and Sunday, March 7th and 8th, 2015. The event is open to all 4X4 makes and models with a wheel base of 140 inches or less. ATV’s, Golf Carts, Motorcycles, or UTV’s (side by sides) are not allowed. Also, please no pets.
There will be three courses: Stock, Modified, and Extreme. Please refer to the Course Requirement form which outlines our vehicle requirements. See some of the course at youtube.com under Jeeptoberfest 2013.
This is a family friendly event. No alcohol while the courses are open and absolutely no drugs . Speeding, reckless or dangerous driving will be not be tolerated.
Be sure to visit the vendor area where you can purchase specialty equipment for your 4×4. Concession stands, with the best market fare, are located throughout the event area. Coolers are not allowed in the event area. There is a rinse off area for 4×4’s. Clinics will be offered on Sunday morning covering a topics such as: Winching Basics, Off-Road Essentials, When to Air Down, What are Lockers, Primitive Camping, Using a Hi-Lift Jack, and Ask the Pros.
This event is being held at the Market of Marion flea market in Belleview, FL. Please take the time to check out our family of over 400 vendors. You never know what bargains you will find.
- Event is rain or shine, no refunds due to weather.
- The use of alcohol and or drugs are prohibited. Reckless, unsafe or dangerous driving will not be tolerated. Refer to course requirements and camping info sheet. The violation of any event rules or regulations will result in the immediate expulsion of the participant with no refund
- No personnel coolers, food, or drinks are allowed in the event area.
Download: 2015 SOAR Release Form
Download: 2015 SOAR Entry Application
Download: 2015 SOAR Detail Event Sheet
Download: 2015 SOAR Course Requirements
Download: SOAR Vendor Application 2015
Download: SOAR Event Package 2015
You may register for these packages by:
- Calling The Market of Marion on Thursday thru Mondays at 352-245-8310
- By downloading and completing the registration form.
- Or by completing the online registration below.
$5.00 Saturday or Sunday Walk-in Spectators- (Under 12 years of age are free.)
$55.00 Saturday & Sunday Course Participation- Includes entry fee for vehicle, and two passengers. Use of the three courses on Saturday from 9AM to 4PM, Sunday from 9AM to 3PM. Sunday morning clinics and the Off-Road Manual. All vehicles and persons must vacate the property by 5PM. Cost $45.00 if pre-registered by Feb. 20, 2015.
$35.00 Sunday Course Participation- Includes entry fee for vehicle, and two passengers. Use of the three courses from 9AM to 3PM. Sunday morning clinics and the Off-Road Manual. All persons and vehicles must vacate the property by 5PM. Cost is $30.00 if pre-registered by Feb. 20, 2015.
$95.00 Complete Weekend Premium Package- This premium package is an excellent value as it includes all of the above plus, primitive camping on Saturday night, two tickets for dinner (beef or turkey), an evening campfire, and two tickets to the Sunday morning breakfast. Sunday clinics and the Off-Road Manual. This package allows one vehicle and one camping unit per site. Up to two adults with immediate family members may camp in one camping unit. Children’s meal tickets are $10 each. Dinner will include soda or tea however there will be a separate charge for Beer or Wine. The Market will have port-a-potties, RV dump station and a Marion County Deputy on site at night. You must pre-register for this package by Feb. 20, 2015.
$80.00 Complete Weekend Premium Package without camping- If primitive camping is not your style, but you still want to participate in all the festivities you can register without camping. You must pre-register by Feb. 20, 2015.
$20.00 Adult Meal Tickets- Saturday evening dinner and Sunday breakfast for each additional adult.
$10.00 Child Meal Tickets- Saturday evening dinner and Sunday breakfast for each additional child (over 3 and under 12).