The Summer Sprint Adventure Race is a 4-6 hour race that is done in teams of 2 or 3 where not only your individual skills of the different disciplines will be tested but your ability to work as a team as well.  The disciplines involved in this race will be mountain biking (on paved and gravel roads), paddling on moving water, running, and orienteering.  Throughout the race you will be navigating your way with a map and compass.  Plus a "special event" or two could be thrown in during the race.  You do not need to be advanced in any of the displines to compete in this race.  The navigation will be straightforward and there will not be any technical mountain biking. The order and distances for the different disciplines will shared at the start line or during the race. 

The course will be designed for the winners to come in around 4-5 hours and for most teams to be able to complete the entire course within the 8 hour time limit.   For more details on specific rules see the rules link. 

• Race Divisions:  2 and 3 person: coed, all-male, and all-female.  Place prizes will be at the discretion of race management for divisions under 5 teams.
• Race Field:  40 teams
• Date:  July 11, 2009
• Entry Fee:  $65/person, registration closes July 6th
• Location:  Wildcat Park, Lafayette, IN

Race Schedule

VERY IMPORTANT:  The race start is on Eastern Standard Time, which is New York time and one hour ahead of all locations in Illinois.

Pre-Race Check In:  Pre-race checking will be at the race start (Wildcat Park) on Friday July 10th from 6:00PM-8:00PM and Saturday July 11th from 5:00AM to 7:00AM.  All team members must be present to sign waivers, pick-up packet, etc.  (NOTE:  If you have a team member that can't make it Friday you can have them sign the waiver ahead of time.) 

Race Start Time:  The race will start at 8:00AM.  Pre-race meeting will be held at 7:30AM.  Don't be late for this meeting as all final race course instructions will be given.

Race Cut Off:  Cut off time will be 4:00 PM. 

Post-Race Food:  Food will be provided around 1:00-2:00PMish.

Awards:  Awards will be presented as food is being served.  Teams who need to leave early can pick up their awards early.

Other Info

Gear List:  There will not be a gear check at check in, but there will be surprise gear checks out on the course.  We tried to keep the gear list as basic as possible.

Paddles and PFDs:  If you need rental paddles and PFDs please send the promoter a note at promoter@midgetadventureracing.org indicating the number of paddles and PFDs you need.  You are welcome to use your own paddles and PFDs.

Teams/Teammates:  If you are in need of either, check back on our race talk page or post a request.

Race Maps:

Eastcourse.pdf

Westcourse.pdf

Race Bonus Picture:

Challenge.jpg

Course Preview:

 Wildcat Park
5201 Eisenhower Road
Lafayette, IN 47905
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