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When
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Saturday April 5th , 2008
Race Day Schedule
07:30 Volunteer check-in
08:00 Optional orienteering and water purification review.
08:00 Volunteers begin to move to assigned locations
08:30 Teams must be in the Harwood's Mill parking lot
08:45 Teams walk to start of race & final race briefing
09:00 Kick off (Race Starts)
16:30 Drop dead time (All teams must be finished!)
17:00 BBQ Dinner
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| Where |
Harwood's Mill in Newport News Park, VA.
Newport News Park is a frequent site of wilderness races with available camping and local hotels. |
| Teams |
Any three 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
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| Race Format |
Teams will race on a course featuring four distinct loops. 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.
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| Prizes |
- First, second, and third place teams will receive prizes.
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| Registration |
- Teams can register online
- Cost $120/team
- Registration will close when we reach 40 teams or April 1st. After this time, please contact us.
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| Registration Includes |
Team members each receive a souvenir race t-shirt, 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.
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| Accommodations |
Camping is available at the Newport News Park for $25/night/site. We will make camping arrangements if registration received by March 29, 2008. 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 Physcians, Nurses, and EMS providers for participation in this race. Details posted on the CME/CE page. |
| 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. |
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