Racing, electrified.
The 12 Hours of Canton is the world's first indoor electric go-kart race that runs for 12 hours! Racers from across the country come together to compete for the championship title. It's electric go-karts like you've never seen them before!
Team registrations begin January 2, 2026
Relive the action!
from March 14, 2025
2025 Driver Lineup
How it Started
In late 2022, a group of drivers were sitting around after a league night at K1 Speed Canton and they said, "you know what... we could do this all day."
That's how the 12 Hours was born. Just a group of passionate drivers who love electric go-karts and the thrill of competition.
In just 10 (very) short weeks, the idea went from concept to reality - bringing together 7 teams of over 30 drivers for the inaugural event.
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The challenge is unbelievably difficult. Not only for the drivers, but technically and mechanically.
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Electric go-karts were not designed to run for extended periods of time and the logistics of managing battery power had to be developed from scratch.
Yet the event was a success. So, in 2024, we did it again with 8 teams! Then 9 teams in 2025.
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In 2026, we will invite a record-setting 10 teams to the track we continue to push the boundaries of motorsport and prove yet again that "we could do this all day."
Photo: Jeremy Bryner / Downforce Media
Yes, there's prize money!
Amounts to be announced!
Important Dates (2026)
Jan 2, 2026
Team registration begins
Feb. 13th 2026
Final team information due
A completed list of driver names are due so that a total number of participants can be determined.
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In addition, each driver will need to complete a bio of themselves as well as submit a picture of their helmet for media relation purposes.
Mar. 7th, 2026
Open practice sessions
Watch http://msreg.com/12hoursofcanton for more information and registration.
Teams are encouraged to come and race the track with their teams so that they can prepare for the big event. This is an opportunity for teams to practice pit stops, reading telemetry, and ask questions about the event format. Drivers can also choose to run for a full hour to get maximum track time.
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Practice tentatively scheduled for 9am-12pm.
March 13, 2026
Race Day!
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CHAMPION
Venue
K1 Speed, Canton Ohio
Part of the world-wide network of indoor electric go-kart racing, K1 Speed Canton is one of over 100 K1 Speed locations. They are proud to host this prestigious event.
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In addition to the 12 Hours of Canton, this location is also home to the area's best arrive and drive racing, the Twilight 6-Hour Endurance Race, and the Canton Endurance Championship, which leads up to the 12 hour event.
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Every adult go-kart is manufactured by OTL Electro Kart and features lithium batteries for optimal racing performance.
Tenative Schedule
MAR 13, 2026
9:00am
Registration & Check-in
9:30am
Driver's meeting and morning warm-up
12:00pm
Livestream / pre-race events
12:30pm
Green flag!
12:30am
Winner's circle events
Location
K1 Speed Canton is located on the grounds of the Akron/Canton airport, near the Shuffel exit on I77.
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Please contact us if you need assistance with travel recommendations!
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The address: 8373 Port Jackson Ave, North Canton OH, 44720
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FAQ
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How much does it cost?
Team entry fees will be announced by January 2026.
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It's up to you to decide how many team members you have and how to divide up costs.
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We encourage teams to engage sponsors! Remember, the event is livestreamed so get creative. Make team shirts and mention your sponsors during driver interviews.
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How many drivers can be on a team?
There is a minimum of 2 drivers per team, but NO maximum.
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We believe most teams will be happy with 3 to 6 drivers.
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This keeps team logistics simple and allows for everyone to have adequate track time.
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What's included?
Your team entry fee covers:
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Performance equalized rental karts, tires, and all associated parts.
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Transponders
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Event t-shirt.
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12 hours of track time
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Awards for top 3 teams​
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Can people come watch?
Absolutely! The K1 Speed Canton facility is open to spectators and are encouraged to come cheer you on!
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(Make sure to tell them to subscribe to K1 Speed Canton so they don't miss the livestream too.)
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Are all drivers required to race?
Yes. Every driver from your roster must complete at least one lap during the event.
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We're not sure why you would put someone on your lineup that wasn't racing, but hey, this rule might be for you.
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Do I need radios?
It is strongly recommended that you have radio communications with your pit crew, but pit boards also get the job done.​
Each team will be issued communications with Race Control. Any messages received through this radio must be relayed to the driver, and therefore a radio is the most efficient method of making this happen.
Thanks to Our Partners
The Family of Endurance Racing
2023 Inaugural 12 Hours
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The inaugural 12 hour race was run on March 17, 2023
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The race featured 38 drivers on 7 teams with over 1500 laps completed by each team during the course of 12 hours.
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Team SuperSonic, High Voltage, and Talladega took the top spots of the podium in a fierce battle that saw lead changes all the way down to the final minutes of the race.
The 2025 running of the 12 Hours of Canton was a continued success that featured improvements in livestreaming and battery monitoring.
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Endurance Karting
We needed something to lead up to the 12 Hours of Canton, so a monthly racing series fit the bill.
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It's a 30-minute race that is livestreamed and showcases drivers in their quest to become Endurance Champion.
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Points are accumated throughout a 6-month season. At the end, winners are awarded prize money towards their entry fee in the 12 Hours.
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This race is available for anyone to sign-up!
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If you're new, we even have a rookie class.