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2007 Stark Raving Mad Adventure Race
A new Endurance Sports event in April 2007! Ready to begin your adventure
racing journey? Stark Raving Mad is
waiting for you.
» Registration Form
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» Online Registration
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» Mandatory Gear
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» Race Rules -
Questions? You might be able to find your answer on the FAQ
section of the Message Board. Or contact Matt Vander Sys with any
questions about Stark Raving Mad.
Date: Saturday, April 7
2007
Location: Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, Muskegon Michigan
Length: 4 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: 2:00pm
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.
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 April 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. We will provide a master map showing
locations of control markers on the trekking, trail running sections; it will
be up to each team to plot points onto their provided maps.
Canoe:
Teams will be paddling 2-3 miles. Teams are responsible for their own canoes,
paddles (standard or kayak), and PFDs. Wizner 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. In the event that it is too
cold for the canoeing stage, it will be replaced with an adequate backup stage
with more trekking or biking. Solo racers will be allowed to bring their own
kayak 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.
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. |
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