> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ocean-racing-league.gitbook.io/the-ocean-racing-league/ocean-racing-league/racing/race-types.md).

# Race Types

\**A maximum of 10 racers participate in each race in all race types.*

### Weekly Heat Races

There are 4 main types of weekly heat race, each awarding differing amounts of points depending on finishing position. Points contribute to a race team's overall leaderboard tally:

* **Free For All** *(FFA)*
* **Hi - Lo**
* **Tier Races**
* **Trait of the Week** (TotW)

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### Special Events

The Ocean Racing League hosts periodic leagues and tournaments and the unique format for each event varies.<br>

*\*Stay up to date with special events via our social channels*

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