team composition
Solos are allowed, but if you put together an unruly mob of two, three four (or even more), you may have an easier time with some of the challenges. "But that's not fair to the solos" you say. Hey - if you are so cranky, unpleasant or dysfunctional that you can't get any of your friends to race with you, then WE'RE definitely not going to cut you any slack! Besides that...there are discounts for team entries - what more could you ask for!!!
Coed, all female or even transgendered teams are encouraged. Age groups include masters (remember - 40 is the new 30), codgers (average age 50 or greater) and geezers (average age 60 or greater). While there are no minimum ages, minors require a signed waiver from their parent, and children under 16 may not participate without an adult. This race is not really suitable for children under 14, but if you really hate your kid that much, you are welcome to drag them along for as long as they can last.
prizes & awards
Since everyone finishes at the same time, we have the opportunity for a great picnic and awards presentation after the race. That's the best part for many folks and a good opportunity to meet other athletes to train or race with in the coming season.
The top three teams in each category will receive discounted race entries to other Ambush adventure races later this year. Awards generally go three deep based on the following categories: open (overall winners), coed, all female, male masters, female master, coed masters. In addition, there may be special awards to recognize outstanding achievement (such as fastest splits, best foot-O score, etc.).
required gear
Although we strive to keep the list of adventure racing gear to a minimum, that doesn't mean that a bike & helmet is all you should bring. You should carry whatever you need to feel safe and comfortable given the race description and potentially unstable weather conditions. This may include:
Given that it takes place in an urban environment, you can probably get away with a lot less than you might carry into the wilds of Borneo. Maybe you're even thinking if it gets too tough that you'll hop a COTA bus for a ride back to the finish. You are welcome to do that and I doubt anyone that finishes under their own power would tease you or heap scorn upon you or steal your lunch money.
skills certifications
There are NO skills certifications required for this race, although you may be asked to provide a letter from a mental health professional attesting to your soundness of mind for even thinking of something crazy like this. An optional post-traumatic stress debriefing will commence immediately after the race.
maps
Maps will be of a variety of types and scales suitable for the adventure race, and let's just say that your conventional map reading skills (or even prior knowledge of the city) may not do you much good. You will be issued your maps when you arrive so you can begin to plan your route, but don't be surprised if you get halfway through the race and we through you for a loop.
registration
NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION. Deadline for registration is 11:59pm Thursday June 21.
ENTRY FEE
To receive the discounted price for team entry you will need to have one person register ALL team members at the same time. Please have names, addresses and emails of all team members at hand before registering. (To allow time for processing, mail-in registrations must be postmarked on or before 06/14/2007) Please read the refunds policy before registering. Further information, directions to the START/FINISH and any last minute details will be provided once you have registered.
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