April Fool Adventure Race and Orienteering Rogaine April 1, 2017

The April Fool adventure race will offer a little something for everyone. Choose the tough as nails 24 hr race, the 12 hr race or the new 6 hr Orienteering Rogaine. The Ranch offers plenty of lodging for individuals as well as groups and with an early Saturday start you’ll be able to catch some z’s before heading home Sunday. Please contact Kate 817-202-5371 for lodging info.

24 hour Adventure Race Teams of 2 will receive trail maps and most checkpoints at the start of race. This course will challenge even the most seasoned adventure racers! Be prepared for 15-20 miles of paddling, 50-70 miles of biking and 25-40 miles of trekking plus some surprises. Estimated winning time is 24 hours.  (Please note that we did not get the minimum of ten 2 person teams to have this event. If you have signed up for the 24 hour race we will refund you or move your team in to the 12 hr race)

12 hour Adventure Race Teams of 2 will receive trail maps and most checkpoints at the start of race. Be prepared for 8-12 miles of paddling, 25-35 miles of biking and 12-20 miles of trekking plus some surprises. Estimated winning time is 12 hours.

Orienteering Rogaine Want to play in the woods, hone your navigation skills and not bother with boats and bikes? Choose this Orienteering foot race. Teams of 1 or 2 will navigate to checkpoints using map, compass and UTM points. Estimated winning time is 6 hours.

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Race Date April 1, 2017
Check In 6-8 pm March 31 or 4-5 am April 1, 2017
Pre Race& Map Handout 5:00 am April 1
Race Start 6:00 am April 1
Race Cut Off 6 pm April 1, 2017-12 hr racers, 6 am April 2, 2017-24 hr racers, noon April1, 2017-Rogaine Racers
Awards TBD
Teams Adventure Race-Teams of 2 person male, female, coed, masters (all team members must be over 45) Solos allowed with director approval

Orienteering Rogaine-Teams of 1 or 2

Entry Fee By February 14-$150 pp 12 hour race, $200 pp 24 hour race, $50 pp Rogaine

 

By March 14, 2017-$160 pp 12 hour race, $220 pp 24 hour race, $60 pp Rogaine

 

After March 14, 2017-$170 pp 12 hour race,  $70 pp Rogaine

 

Fee Includes Land use fees, maps, awesome shwagg (must register by March 1 to ensure), team challenges, awards for top finishers, finisher award

BOATS-Boat Rental can be chosen during registration.

AWARDS-Top teams in each race

Required Gear For Each Team:

Pen or pencil,  Fully charged cell phone in waterproof bag,  First Aid Kit,  Compass,  UTM ruler,  Boat(s) non motorized (adventure racers only)

Required Gear For Each Person

Food & Water,  Mountain Bike & Helmet (adventure racers only),  Paddle & PFD (adventure racers only),  Camelbak/Backpack

Lights  (race starts in the dark )