10 Hour Race

  • RACE DETAILS
  • SCHEDULE & FEES
  • GEAR
  • RACE DESIGN
  • CAMPING

Race Description:
Race HQ: Lake James State Park (Paddys Creek)
NCARS will be back in action in the Lake James area of North Carolina. We forward to offering racers another great time in the great outdoors. As with all of our races, we like to offer a little bit of everything. This race will be no different: a bushwhacking O-course, single track mountain bike riding and some scenic paddling. If you have participated in one of our races then you know we like to make it challenging yet suited for every skill level.

Race HQ: Lake James State Park / Paddy’s Creek parking lot Shelter 1
Disciplines: Hiking, Paddling and Mountain Biking
Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement. Minors must race with an adult.

Race Date:
  • November 4th 2023
  • Check-In and Start Times will be emailed out in Race Communication emails.
Fees:

$150 per racer

Gear:

Boats: Each team needs to either

1) Provide their own kayak / canoe or
2) Rent through NCARS (see add-on options during registration)
*There will be a limited number of boats for rent — first comefirst served.

    Required individual gear:
  • A functional MOUNTAIN bike; no road or cycle cross bikes
  • CPSC marked bicycling helmet on any bike, ropes section and moving water class 3 or greater
  • Type I, II, or III PFD while paddling (Blinking Red or White light on 1 person in boat)
  • Light stick on PFD if paddling between sunset and sunrise
  • Food, drink to last the duration of the race
  • A pen/ pencil/ sharpie
  • Knife
  • Whistle
  • Individual headlight with extra batteries
  • Bike lights with extra batteries on the bike legs; white front, red rear
Required Team gear:
  • Canoe or Kayak
  • UTM plotter with 1:24,000 scale
  • Compass
  • Watch
  • Cell phone
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Light sticks on stern and bow.(Blinking light while on the boat)
Recommended Gear:
  • Appropriate clothing for all weather conditions
  • Waterproof map case
  • Water purification method
  • Spare bike tube, method of tire/tube inflation and bike repair kit

You can expect some serious fun on the fantastic mountain bike trails, scenic views of the lake and a paddle amongst the fall foliage.

Camping:

There is onsite camping but no group campsite. Reservations can be made through the https://www.ncparks.gov/state-parks/lake-james-state-park/camping