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When
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March 29th, 2008
11am Race Start & 7:00pm Race End
However, teams must be checked-in by 9:30am and attend required Safety and Captain's meetings prior to race start. Additional CME presentations (open to all racers and volunteers) begin at 8am.
8-9am Volunteer check-in
Exact schedule for download here. |
| Where |
Fort Gordon Military Base near Augusta, Georgia |
| Teams |
Any four people with an interest in wilderness medicine. Teams often have any combination of healthcare professionals, emergency personnel, students of all varieties, and outdoor enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome. There is no minimal knowledge requirement. 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/Swamp Crossing & Wading
- Preparation: Gear, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, Etc.
- Wilderness Medicine: Knowledge and Skills
- Unexpected Challenges...
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| Race Format |
Circuit format adventure race with Wilderness Medicine questions and hands-on scenarios, designed to test your academic and practical knowledge of wilderness medicine. Penalties for wrong answers 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 very good chance you and your gear may get wet. The first team to cross the finish line will win the race. (Subject to change. Full rules posted in Feb.) |
| Cut-Off Times |
We want to see as many teams as possible cross the finish line. To accommodate teams of wide-ranging experience, ability, and speed, several “cut-offs” are built into the course. If a team does not make the cut-off time for a particular section, that team will be re-routed and allowed to continue on the course. Although a re-routed team may be traveling alongside a team on a longer course, once re-routed, that team cannot be ranked higher than a team that completed the section they were routed around. The race course will close at a time TBA and all remaining teams will be brought in at that time.
Teams may not elect to be re-routed—if you arrive at a checkpoint after the cut-off time, you will be re-routed. If you arrive before a cut-off time, you cannot be re-routed and must attempt to complete that section. |
Required Equipment
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- One mountain bike and cycling helmet per team
- One canoe, 2 paddles, & 4 PFDs (Rentals available. No kayaks or other boats.)
- Some major supplies and safety items will be provided, 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.).
- GPS units, cell phones, and other forms of transportation prohibited.
- A finalized required gear list will be posted in early March.
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| Prizes |
First, second, and third place teams will receive prizes. Everyone gets a T-shirt and a post-race dinner! |
| Registration |
Race Registration
$200 per Four-person Team
Canoe Rentals (includes paddles, pfds, and canoe transport)
$20 per team
Registration Deadline March 24
After this date, contact us. Entries accepted based on availability.
No support crew needed. Entries are limited to first 40 teams.
Note: this race often sells out, so sign up early!!! |
| Registration Includes |
Maps, race day insurance, safety equipment if needed for challenges (unless part of Required Gear), all weekend camping, pre-race demonstrations (TBA), and post-race celebration dinner. Team members each receive an exclusive MedWAR Race T-shirt. A race bib (number) and topographic map will be provided on race day for navigational purposes.
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| Accommodations |
Camping is included in your registration fee at the race site in Fort Gordon. There are plenty of sites on a first-come basis. Well-behaved pets and children are welcome in camp. There are also numerous hotels in Augusta (about a 20 minute drive from Race Headquarters).
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| 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). |
| Volunteers |
We need volunteers at Checkpoints and medical scenarios. Volunteers will receive an exclusive MedWAR T-shirt, food throughout their volunteer time, free camping, and are invited to the post-race celebration dinner. Medical knowledge not required - we will teach you everything you need to know.
Please sign-up online to volunteer. |
| CME/CEU Credit |
Continuing Education credits applications are planned for healthcare providers. You must register online in advance for CMEs. Students are not eligible for CME Credit. |
| 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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