Tyler Adventure Sprint Race

Approximately 4 hours and 20 miles

Tyler Adventure Sprint Race SHORT

Approximately 2 hours and 10 miles

Solo, 2, 3 and 4 member teams are welcome to come test their skill and endurance in this non-stop adventure race.

The race will include easy navigation with a map and compass, but don't worry if you don't know how. We'll be glad to help!  The navigation in this race will be MUCH easier than in our Pain in the Pines Adventure race and is made for beginners.

Please note that this is not a triathlon or duathlon.  Adventure racing teams are self-sufficient and required to provide their own food and drink on the course.  No assistance is allowed.

Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series:

This is optional, but highly recommended!

Your Team MUST have created a Team profile and add the Tyler Adventure Sprint Race to your Team Schedule in order to earn Checkpoint Tracker points. If you have not done this by the official Start of the race YOU WILL NOT EARN POINTS. Please visit http://www.checkpointtracker.com for more information including rules and the points schedule and to register and create your Racer and Team profile.

Schedule: 

• 7:30 am Pre-Race Meeting

• 8:00 am Race Start

• 3:00 pm Race Cut-off (7 hours should be plenty of time)

Approximate Distances:

• Mountain Biking 10 miles;

• Trekking 3-5 miles;

• Paddling 1-3 miles;

• Team Challenges ????

• Ropes course????

Required Gear List per person:

• Mountain Bike

• Mountain Bike helmet

• Hydration system (camelbak or just a water bottle)

Teams will need:

• 1:24k UTM Grid  

• Compass

• Pen or pencil for map marking

• NOTE:  Orienteering/Navigating in this race is VERY easy; however, you will benefit from having a compass.  You will also be plotting Checkpoints during the race, so the 1:24k UTM grid is highly recommended.

• Boat(s) in any combination, or style, as long as they are non-motorized. Rental information below.

Recommended Items:

• Trail running shoes;

• Change of clothes;

• Light food to keep you going;

• Blister kit

Price Per Racer:

• $65, if paid before Sept. 11th

• $85, if paid after Sept. 11th

The park has 15 canoes available and 5 tandem kayaks.  Reserve through me, and pay on race day.  I will forward your cash to the State Park.  Boats will be stationed on the park's beach, so you do not have to transport.  Price is $40 per day.

Tandem Kayak Rentals 5 of 5 reserved:

• Team Chandler x 1

• Team Pollard x 2

• The W's x 2

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Canoe Rentals 2 of 15 reserved:

• Team Chiricahua x 1

  FAID x 1

Single Kayak Rentals 0 of 5 reserved:

THREE member teams are welcome to come test their skill and endurance in this non-stop adventure race.  Only three-person teams for this race, due to built in equipment rentals!  Team price for this race is $180, if paid by Sept. 11, 2010, or $225 after.

The race will not include navigation but you will be given a map and need to bring a compass, but don't worry if you don't know how use it, we'll be glad to help!  The entire race does not consist of navigation (except for one really small section, i.e. you may have to locate a building on your map or something like that and go to it) and the course will be easier than Tyler Adventure Sprint (going on at the same time) and is made for beginners.  Teams should finish in around TWO hours!

Adventure racing teams are self-sufficient and required to provide their own food and drink on the course.  No assistance is allowed.

Schedule: 

• 7:30 am Pre-Race Meeting

• 8:00 am Race Start

• 12:00 pm Race Cut-off (4 hours should be plenty of time)

Approximate Distances:

• Mountain Biking 6 miles;

• Trekking 3 miles;

• Paddling 1 miles;

• Team Challenges ????

• Ropes course?????

How will this race differ from the normal Tyler Sprint?

1. Distance is a little shorter;

2. Maps will be pre-plotted with possbily one location you have to find with your map.

3. No Navigation, so it will be closer to a "marked course" type race..

4. Canoe Rental is included in your team's race fee.

5. Only 3-person teams allowed to register.  If you regsiter a Solo, or Two-person team, the cost will be the same.

6. Only room for 15 teams, due to canoe availability, so HURRY and register!  Payment required at time of registration.

Required Gear List per person:

• Mountain Bike

• Mountain Bike helmet

• Hydration system (camelbak or just a water bottle)

Teams May need:

• Compass (however, this is not required.  It may make some things easier).

Recommended Items:

• Trail running shoes;

• Change of clothes;

• Light food to keep you going;

• Blister kit

Price Per Team:

• $180, if paid before Sept. 11th

• $225, if paid after Sept. 11th