Mid-Atlantic MedWAR

When

Saturday March 27th , 2010

Race Day Schedule
Race Start 8:00am
Race Finish 4:30pm

Where

Newport News Park, VA

Newport News Park is a frequent site of wilderness races with available camping and local hotels.

Teams

Any three (3) people with an interest in wilderness medicine. There are no divisions based on age, gender, or medical skill level.

Possible Race Components

Land: Hiking, Running, Orienteering, Climbing, Ropes Elements, Mountain Biking
Water: Canoeing, Stream/River Crossing, and Wading
Preparation: Gear, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, Etc.
Wilderness Medicine: Knowledge and Skills

Race Format * (subject to change)

Teams will race on a course featuring three or four distinct loops. Teams will have to specify at registration if they are running the 3 Loop course (beginner) or 4 Loop course (full/advanced). Orienteering will be highly emphasized. Each loop will contain questions and hand-on scenarios, designed to test your academic and practical knowledge of wilderness medicine. Penalties for each wrong answer will be assessed. You may carry any references you see fit to answer these questions/scenarios correctly, however you must carry whatever you bring for the entire race, and there is a chance you and your gear may get wet. This race will be to completion. The first team to cross the finish line will win the race.

Required Equipment

One mountain bike and cycling helmet per team (All team members should be able to ride the bike.)
One aluminum canoe, paddles, & pfds (Rentals available for $20; reserve with registration)
Some safety items will be provided unless specifically listed, but participants must bring any and all other items they feel will be necessary to compete (backpacks, medical kits, food, water, medical texts, clothing, gear, etc.).
A finalized required gear list will be posted prior to race day.
GPS units, cell phones, and other forms of transportation prohibited.

Prizes

First, second, and third place teams will receive prizes.
All participants receive a t-shirt and water bottle

Registration* (subject to change until open)

Teams can register online
Cost $120/team
Registration EXTENDED! It will close when we reach 40 teams or March 21, 2010.

Cancellation policy: Full refund until March 1st. 1/2 refund March 2nd- March 20th. No refund after March 20th. Team members may be substituted at anytime until Check-In on Race Day. Please let Race Directors know of any substitutions.

Registration Includes

Team members each receive a souvenir race t-shirt, souvenir water bottle, race day insurance, and a delectable post-race meal. A race bib (number), topographic map and trail map are also provided on race day for navigational purposes.

Accommodations

Camping is available at the Newport News Park for $29/night/site. Camping sites have showers and power. Max 5 people per site. There are also numerous hotels in the area.

Race Support

This race is self-supported, and competitors are expected to either carry their own water or purify it during the course of the race. Any assistance received from the race staff will result in disqualification. Participants must bring items they feel will be necessary to compete (backpacks, medical kits, food, water, medical texts, clothing, gear, etc).

CME/CE Credit

We are pleased to offer CME/CE credit for Physicians, Nurses, and EMS providers for participation in this race. Details posted on the CME/CE page. CME credit will be available for Physicians at an additional cost. CE credit for Nurses (8 hours) and EMS is included in registration fee.

The Fine Print

This adventure race requires physical exertion. While most persons in good physical health should be able to compete, racers should be prepared for potential physical exhaustion. Teams must be entirely self-sufficient during the race (food and water MUST be carried). Expected race finish times is 6-10 hours and racers will cover 10-15 miles. Weather and darkness may play a role, but the race will take place rain or shine.