Races

Races are events where players compete in a special league to win prizes. With durations ranging from twelve minutes to one month, they allow players to demonstrate mastery of the game. The goal is to reach the highest level possible within the time limit, starting with a new character and an empty stash. Many races have special modifications, such as preventing players from making parties or increasing monster damage. The full list of race modifiers is here.

Races are divided into seasons. Season One ran from February 23rd to April 7th with a total of 109 events, and Season Two is running from April 20th to June 2nd. Players are ranked on the season ladder by their accumulated reward points from races. Information about future races can be found on the main PoE site.

Reward points are awarded for the following:

• Ending among the highest characters ranked by experience. Typically the top 20 characters of each class earn points, with higher ranks earning more. You must be alive at the end of the race.
• Reaching one of the level goals. Depending on the duration, reaching level X might award Y points. You must be alive at the end of the race.
• Being the first player to finish a certain quest.
• Being the first player to kill all monsters in a certain area.

First-place characters of each class receive custom or unique items. Races also have a random drawing for items, with each reward point you earn counting as a ticket. Finally, earning certain amounts of reward points over an entire season gives items.

The results for each race are posted at poestatistics.com along with the season ladder.