As is always the case for adventure racing, very few specifics will be revealed about the course and disciplines involved until just before the event begins.
However, to help you plan for the day we can provide the following general information about what to expect (not necessarily in the order listed).
Mileage/Time ranges are shown since no one can predict exactly what your team will do.
Teams that execute the disciplines flawlessly will be near the lower end of the ranges listed and those that miss clues or choose "scenic detours" might be near the higher end.
Total event time is expected to be 3 - 5 hours (will depend on your team's goals/experience).
If conditions warrant, we reserve the right to alter/adjust the course on event day.
The Course
15-20 miles using map that will be provided.
Course will be 100% paved surfaces.
Any type of bike is allowed.
If we told you anything about these, they wouldn't be mysteries anymore!
CLUE - During the race, your team will be given two puzzles to solve.
These are popular puzzles found in many local newspapers and the letters of their names are scrambled/combined below.
If you can unscramble the following letters for the two puzzle names you will have a chance to practice these types of puzzles before race day: ROMKDXUUUNBIS
.5 hour.
Points will already be plotted on the map that you'll be using.
1-2 hours in flat waters.
Canoes, paddles, and PFDs provided.
.5-1 hour.
Miscellaneous
3 person coed.
Other configurations (with 2-3 racers) will be allowed to race and be ranked, but will not be elligible for prizes other than the raffle.
Event fee
$40 per participant.
We’re hoping this fee covers our expenses for this event (insurance, shelter/facilities, maps, clue sheets, food, etc.).
Other fees (for items participants should acquire before/on event day)
Each participant should have a state trail pass (either annual - $20, or one day - $4).
Annual passes are available online or at most state parks.
They are not available at Lake Farm County Park, but a daily pass should be available at the Lake Farm Camping Area.
Event day: Saturday 05/02/2009
Check-in: 10:00am - 11:00am Gear and bikes should be staged near shelter.
Pre-event meeting (mandatory): 11:30am
Event begins: 12:30am
Must be back to Shelter #2 by: 5:30pm
MASH for CASH !!!
- 1st Place - $150/team
- 2nd Place - $120/team
- 3rd Place - $90/team
We also hope to have raffle items available that all teams will be eligible for.
This is an unsupported event.
Food during the event is whatever you bring along.
Water is available at the park.
Food is planned for after the event. Goal is to have Pizza Hut delivering a variety of warm pizzas at 4:30pm, 5:30pm, and 6:30pm.
We'll wrap them up to keep them warm.
Soda, water, and more will also be available.
Camping at Lake Farms Camp Area (not exactly a scenic campground, but clean and very close by)
Hotel possibilities at: Madison Area Hotels.
We will be looking into getting an event discount at two of the closer hotels (usually around a 10% discount - subject to availability).
For additional information and/or questions, please email
Mike Rubens.