2008 Stark Raving Mad Adventure Race

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Date: Saturday June 14, 2008
Location: Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, Muskegon Michigan
Length: 6 hour sprint race
Disciplines: Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Trekking
Divisions: 2 person coed, male (MM), female (FF) and Solo
Who: Beginner to intermediate
Racer Check-In: 7:00am to 9:00am
Race Briefing: 9:15am
Race Start: 10:00am
Race Cutoff: 4:00pm
Post Race Food with Prizes & Giveaways: 15-30 minutes following cutoff.

Event Cost:
Per Person - $55.00 - The cost includes race swag, post-race food, and some very nice prizes that will go to the top finishers. Entry is limited to 200 racers on a first come-first serve basis. 

A Michigan State Park Permit will be required to enter the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex parking area

About The Race:
Stark Raving Mad is an adventure race with the beginner in mind.

No support crew is needed for the logistically simple sprint AR. Teams will be required to navigate each stage of the race using provided pre-marked trail and topographical maps. Navigation difficulty will vary by control point, but will be on the easy side for the majority of this event. Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. Look for more information about the race as June draws near.

Racer Check In Information & Directions:
The start and finish will take place at the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex. For directions, click here.

More details of registration and check-in will be announced as the race nears.

Trekking / Trail Running / Orienteering:
The total on foot will be approximately 5K meters - more depending on the selected route. The terrain will vary from trails to sandy hill tops. Maps will be Muskegon State Park trail maps. All maps will be premarked, no plotting will be necessary.

Canoe:
Teams will be paddling 2-3 miles. Teams are responsible for their own canoes, paddles (standard or kayak), and PFDs. Wisner Canoe Livery will be providing a pickup and delivery service to the race site. See their website at    http://www.wisnercanoes.com/ or call (231)652-6743 to reserve your equipment. Solo and team racers will be allowed to bring their own kayak or canoe as long as it meets certain requirements. The basic requirements for a kayak are that it be a closed cockpit, not inflatable, and not a sit-on-top. Standard sea kayaks, usually around 14-17 feet, with closed cockpits are fine. Teams bring their own boats will only be allowed canoes, two person kayaks will not be allowed. Check with race staff if you still have questions about your boat being acceptable.

Mountain Bike:
The mountain bike stage(s) will be fast and fun at 12-14 miles in length. Teams must locate and check in at each of the required checkpoints. The course will include a combination of dirt, and paved roads.