Location: Lake D'Arbonne State Park , Farmerville, Louisiana Event Director: Rodney Skyles
THREE member teams are welcome to come test their skill and endurance in this non-stop adventure race. Only three-person teams for this race, due to built in equipment rentals! Team price for this race is $210, if paid by March 26, 2011, or $255 after.
The race will include easy navigation but you will be given a pre-plotted map and need to bring a compass. Don't worry if you don't know how use it, we'll be glad to help!
Adventure racing teams are self-sufficient and required to provide their own food and drink on the course. No assistance is allowed outside of the transition area.
RACE BENEFITING
Schedule:
- 7:30 am Pre-Race Meeting
- 8:00 am Race Start
- 2:00 pm Race Cut-off (6 hours should be plenty of time)
Approximate Distances:
- Mountain Biking TBD miles;
- Trekking TBD miles;
- Paddling TBD miles;
- Team Challenges ????
Additional Race Information:
- Maps will be pre-plotted with Checkpoint Locations.
- Navigation: Not extremely difficult. Mostly following trails/roads, but with a little orienteering "special tests".
- Canoe Rental is included in your team's race fee!!!
- Only 3-person teams allowed to register. If you regsiter a Solo, or Two-person team, the cost will be the same.
- Park Entry costs $1.00 per person. Each entrant is responsible to pay his/her own way into park.
Race fees include:
- Race entry
- Maps,
- Boat Rental, PFDs and Paddles (1-canoe per team)
- Race Gear, like T-shirt or Cap (if you meet pre-reg deadline) and swag.
Required Gear List per person:
- Mountain Bike
- Mountain Bike helmet
- Hydration system (camelbak or just a water bottle)
Teams May need:
- Compass (however, this is not required. It may make some things easier).
Recommended Items:
- Trail running shoes;
- Change of clothes;
- Light food to keep you going;
- Blister kit
AWARDS:
- Divisional Awards for divisions with 5+ teams registered. Others may be added, but not go three deep.
- Prize Drawings: Thanks to our sponsors, we will have a post-race prize drawing. Must be present to win! Items from:
Race Cost:
Price Per Person:
Normal Registration: $85
**If received before Saturday, March 26, 2011
Additionally, if the race sells out, teams that have not paid may be put on a waiting list, behind teams that have paid.
Maximum Participants: 300 Teams: 100
Pre-race meeting date: 4/9/2011
Pre-Race Meeting Location (if not stated above): State Park
Cancellations after Saturday, March 26, 2011 will
receive 50% refund. Cancellations (or no shows) the week of the event receive 0% refund. We have a VERY generous cancellation policy; however, we will strictly adhere to it. Racers are not officially registered, until we receive payment. No transfer credits for cancellations.
Sponsors/Affiliates:
