5 Hour Adventure Race
2018.

Race pace for an adventure racers is around 4-5 miles an hour.

You CAN do this!!

The 5 hour race is designed for the beginner racer who wants a taste of the longer races but over a more manageable distance. You get all experience of using a map and the physical and strategic demands that come from the off road disciplines of ADVENTURE RACING.

We will have a big group start at 2pm.
ALL races will swim to start the race. PFD required

2018 is our 4th year and we again have the paddle section removed so no need to lug around a boat and gear You just need your MTB and a pair of shoes. You will still have the opportunity to get wet, you just won’t need a boat.

Teams of 1-4 will trek by foot through the Uwharrie Mountains and mountain bike through beautiful scenery. The objective of the race is to gather a punch from as many Check Points (unmanned flags in the woods) within the allotted 5 hours.

FREE camping both Friday and Saturday nights

Check-In Date: Saturday, June 2rd, 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Race Start: Saturday, June 2rd, 2:00 P.M.
Race HQ: Badin Lake Group Campground; Troy, NC
Disciplines: Trekking, mountain biking and a short swim
Waivers: All participants must sign a USARA Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

• Race HQ: Badin Lake Group Campground; Troy, NC
• Check-in: Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 11:00 A.M.-12:45 P.M.
• Mandatory pre-race meeting: 1:00 P.M., at the starting line
• Race Starts: 2:00 P.M.
• Race End (5 hour): 7:00 P.M.
• Dinner and awards (5 Hour): 7:00 P.M.
• FREE camping both Friday and Saturday nights at the group campground

Refunds are not allowed for this race.

What Do I get for my fees?
Maps, a T-shirt, Post-Race Food (Pizza and chips and drinks), Prizes from USARA, EMT/First-Aid Personnel (although we hope you won’t need them), Smiling Volunteers at HQ and TAs, and a Wonderful Adventure in the Uwharrie National Forest!
**FREE camping both Friday and Saturday nights

• A functional MOUNTAIN bike; no road or cycle cross bikes
• CPSC marked bicycling helmet on any bike section.
• You will carry Food and drink to last the duration of the race
• A pen/ pencil/ sharpie
• Knife
• Whistle
• Individual headlight with extra batteries: we do not expect you to be out past dark however it is required for your safety
• Personal flotation device Type I, II, or II PFD, only for swim section.

• Compass
• Watch
• Cell phone with charged battery
• Basic first aid kit

• Waterproof map case
• Water purification method
• Spare bike tube, method of tire/tube inflation and bike repair kit

We will have a big group start at 2:00 P.M.

Points will be placed on natural features hill tops, stream intersections, coves or at obvious trail intersections. The bike section will be on all different surfaces from pavement, mud hard packed trails, and gravel roads. These are the oldest mountains in the USA so only the hardest rocks and terrain remain. How will you stack up?

The hike section can last till 8pm just before sunset so keep your head lamps handy in case you need them. We will be working with Carolina Orienteering Klubb on the set up of the orienteering course. Marked maps and availability to look at the master map are options. You will need a compass!

This is a typical design however full race details for each race are given at the race start

Park maps

You have the full 5 hours to get as many CPs as you can in any race the distances will be varied as your path choice may not be the straightest line between points.

5 Hour Race: Average a total distance of 21-35 miles

Bike distance will be 10-20 miles. The trek will cover 3-6 miles. You may consider skipping some CPs in order to have enough time to complete other CPs. Some CPs maybe mandatory in order to be an official finisher so read all directions on race day. Race pace for adventure racers is around 4-5 miles an hour. You CAN do this!!

The maps given at check in are all that are needed to run the race. MyTopo maps contain topographic lines, manmade features, and trails. The map will be pre-plotted or you will need to copy the course from a master map located at check-in. Other maps of the area can be used during the race. Maps of the Badin Lake area can be found online for both the national forest as well as the state parks. No GPS use is allowed.

Michael Beacham and Matthew Getz are the Race Directors. Many more will be involved in pre-running the course, setting flags, staffing transition areas and organizing HQ on race day. Volunteer registration is also online.

As for all races we hope for good weather but in order to keep this race from just being about surviving reasonable weather is preferred. In the Uhwarrie, the weather can come in fast so make sure you race prepared. Weather will happen. It is an adventure, after all. Please check Troy, NC in Weather Underground, www.wunderground.com, for the latest weather forecast.

Permit Info

This is an event that is being conducted on the Uwharrie National Forest and is authorized under a Special Use Permit.
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