MedWAR Tennessee

When

Saturday, November 19th, 2011
10:00AM Race Start
6:00PM Race Finish

Teams must be checked-in and attend required Safety and Captain's meetings prior to race start.

Where

Harrogate, Tennessee

Race Start:
Tex Turner Arena
6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway
Harrogate, TN 37752

Directions and a map to the Race Start posted here.

Teams

Any three 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
Preparation: Gear, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, Etc.
Wilderness Medicine: Knowledge and Skills
Unexpected Challenges...

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 mid October.)

Tentitive
Race Day Schedule*

Saturday, November 19

6:45am Team Check-In Opens
7-8am Volunteer Report (Check in at Registration)
8:15 Volunteer Meeting
8:30 Check In Closes (All teams MUST be checked in)
8:45 Safety & Park Rules Presentation (Required)
9:00 Volunteers leave for their first station
9:15 Captains Meeting
10:00 RACE BEGINS!
6:00pm RACE FINISH Cut-off
6:30-8:30pm Dinner served
7:30pm Awards & Post-race Celebration
*Subject to change. Exact schedule to be posted mid October.

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 6pm 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

One Mountain bike per team which all members can ride
One Tent per team (even if not camping)
Orienteering Compass
Survival gear of the team's choosing
Medical kit
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, electronics, and other forms of transportation prohibited.
See the full Required Gear List

Prizes

First, second, and third place teams will receive prizes. Everyone gets a T-shirt and a post-race dinner!

Registration

Race Registration
$150 per Three-person Team
Registration Deadline November 5
After this date, contact us. Entries accepted based on availability. No support crew needed or allowed.
Entries are limited to first 20 teams.

Cancellation policy: 90% refund until October 5th. 50% refund until October 19th. No refund after November 5th. Team members may be substituted at anytime until Check-In on Race Day. Please let Race Directors know of any substitutions.

Registration Includes

Maps, race day insurance, safety equipment 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 topographical map will be provided on race day for navigational purposes - you will need to know how to read it and navigate by it using an orienteering compass.

Accommodations

Camping is included in your registration fee 5-10 minutes drive from the race start. Hot showers are included. There are also a few hotels in Harrogate, TN, however, we suggest reserving a room early as they have a tendency to fill up. Search in the Harrogate, TN and Middlesboro, KY are.

Race Support

This race is self-supported, and competitors are expected to either carry their own water and/or detoxify 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). We are not responsible for your gear during the race. It may get wet/dirty. Please prepare accordingly.

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 will not be available in 2010 for this race site, however look for possible CME credits for future races.

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.