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15 March 2025

Longest Running Personal Watercraft Endurance Race Held in Arizona

Lake Havasu, Arizona, February 2025 – The world’s longest-running personal watercraft endurance race took place this February on the open waters of Lake Havasu, Arizona.

This grueling 300-mile race, known for its demanding conditions and high-speed thrills, typically lasts over six hours at full throttle, requiring six or more fuel pitstops. Originally named the Havasu 300, the race is now dedicated to Mark Hahn, a beloved endurance racer and promoter who tragically passed away 21 years ago while doing what he loved.

The race course on Lake Havasu is not closed, adding an extra layer of challenge as participants navigate through public traffic, including ferries, bass fishermen, pontoon party boats, and even taco boats. The lake’s vast size brings varying conditions, from mirror-like surfaces to turbulent waters, influenced by the wind off the surrounding mountains and the Colorado River.

Endurance racing at this level is a true test of physical stamina and machine durability. Success hinges on the ability to maintain peak performance and reliability over the entire 300 miles. Preparation is key..
This year, Brisbane Kawasaki, a Jet Ski dealer from Queensland, along with Performance Fibreglass in LA and Kawasaki Factory USA, fielded four Kawasaki Jet Skis. The lineup included two Performance Fibreglass-designed hulls with John’s special step design and two factory OEM Ultra 310X Jet Skis.

Winning races requires a great team, and we are fortunate to have an exceptional group supporting us. Special thanks to John, Arthur, Joe, Minoru, Dan, Mike, Dean, Jake, Eloy, Vinnie, Pecker, Seth, and all the team members. Without their dedication, our success would not be possible.

The Kawasaki Jet Ski has proven to be an exceptional choice for endurance racing, thanks to its strength and the well-designed ultra hull, which maintains high average speeds over long distances. Impressively, six of the top ten finishers were Kawasaki Ultra 310 Jet Skis.

 

Race Results:

  • 1st Place: Brandon Warner on a Performance Fibreglass step hull with a turbo combination on his Kawasaki 310 motor. Brandon iron-manned the entire race, winning both the Ironman trophy and 1st overall.
  • 2nd Place: Mark Gomez and Ryder Bliss on the second Performance Fibreglass step hull with a Kspeed stage 2/KS1 rideplate combination.
  • 4th Place: Jonathon Phan and Emi Kanamori on a stage 1 combination with a custom test rideplate.
  • 7th Place: Jamie Eade from Brisbane Kawasaki and Tanner Thomas from Alaska on a 310x in retro livery with a Kspeed stage 1/KS3 rideplate combination. Despite an unfortunate lanyard incident, they managed to recover and secure 7th place overall.
The race is an incredible experience, presenting unique challenges that test both rider and machine. Preparation, teamwork, and a bit of luck are essential for success. Our chosen weapon, the Kawasaki Ultra 310, continues to demonstrate its superiority in endurance racing.
Jet Ski and ATV ready to race
Mark Hahn PWC Race Logo
The Crew
Fully Loaded
Kawasaki Jet Skis
Retro Stylings
On Water
Into th eaction
Racing on the Kawasaki Jet Ski
Jet Ski + ATV
Jet Ski