Rental Kart Endurance Races
A rental karting endurance race is a team-based, long-distance motorsport event spanning anywhere from 1 to 24 hours. Because of the long duration, the race is won through strategy rather than just raw speed; teams must carefully plan pit stops to swap drivers / kartings, manage physical fatigue, and maintain highly consistent lap times without making mistakes. Below are the upcoming endurance events KartRadar is tracking across Europe.
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IRC 3H Karting Sevilla
3H endurance race as part of the IRC Iron Racing Championship with SWS scoring. The format includes a superpole qualifying lap, two 10-minute sprint races (not included in entry price), and a 3-hour endurance race. Teams of 1 to 4 drivers across Pro and Rookie categories. Trophies for top 3 in both categories. Special guest Javier Martinez (JavienKart).
05 SEPT 2026
in 19 days
KartPlanet 2H Series
Round 5 of the KartPlanet 2H Series. Team endurance race with a 2-hour format on Honda GX270 karts.
18 AUG 2026
in 1 days
GP Snipez Rookie Race
GP Snipez Rookie Race for new and inexperienced drivers, team or individual entry. The format includes 5 minutes of qualifying, a 1-hour race and 2 mandatory pit stops. Minimum weight 70kg.
19 AUG 2026
in 2 days
100 Laps Race Extreme Kart Herselt
100-lap race on a new circuit layout. Equalised weight 80kg with 4 mandatory pit stops. Night race starting at 21:00.
20 AUG 2026
in 3 days
100 Miles Karting Genk
100 Miles endurance race at Karting Genk. Teams of up to 4 drivers. Part of the 100 Miles 2026 endurance series at one of Europe's top outdoor karting circuits.
21 AUG 2026
in 4 days
2H RKC
2-hour team endurance race at RKC Karting Paris with 270cc karts. The format includes 30 minutes of qualifying and a 2-hour race. Teams of 2 to 4 drivers.
21 AUG 2026
in 4 days
24H Open Kart 270cc
The ultimate 24-hour endurance challenge on the Alain Prost B circuit, where strategy and team cohesion decide the outcome. Teams race with 270cc karts across day and night, open from 16 years. Three team classifications are offered - Sport, Amateur and Gentleman - each with its own rules on team composition, stint length and rest periods.
22 AUG 2026
in 5 days
Endurance KES Pacific Brignoles
Team endurance organised by KES Pacific, at Circuit Jean Vial Brignoles. Sodi SR5 rental karts. Teams of 2 to 10 drivers. Format: 20min-1H qualifying + race. Three categories: SPORT SWS, LOISIR and ENTREPRISE. Podium and prize-giving per category.
23 AUG 2026
in 6 days
A rental kart endurance race is a team format where drivers share a single kart over a long fixed duration, commonly 6, 12, or 24 hours. Instead of individual sprint heats, teams swap drivers during mandatory pit stops, and the winner is decided by total laps or distance completed. Endurance racing places a premium on consistency, teamwork, and pit strategy.
Most rental kart endurance events run between 6 and 12 hours, with a smaller number of flagship 24-hour races. Some organisers also run shorter formats such as 2 hours or 4 hours. The exact duration, team size, and pit stop rules vary by organiser and track.
In most cases, yes, endurance races require a pre-formed team, though some organisers offer mixed-team or solo-entry options that place individual drivers into a team. Team sizes typically range from 2 to 10 drivers. Check the registration link on each event for team size rules and entry requirements.