There will be 6-10 miles of trail & River Trail running/trekking, 15-20 miles of trail and River Trail biking, 1-3 miles of river canoeing.
Teams will consist of 2 person Coed, All Male, or All Female. Expected race length should be 3-5 hours. Each team will receive a map with directions for the course. Along with the map, the running and biking course on Turkey Mountain will be clearly marked. Divisions: 2 Person Coed, All Female, All male.
Team’s of two will run or trek 6-10 miles, mountain bike 15-20 miles on trails, & 1-3 miles of canoeing on and around Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness.
Required Gear
- Each individual team member must wear a race number at all times.
- Each individual team member must be able carry 40 oz’s of water at all times. (Bottles or a hydration system)
- Helmets must be worn during all mountain biking legs.
- All team members must properly wear a Coast Guard Approved Type III Personal Flotation Device at all times while on the water. (Provided by race.)
- No GPS equipment will be allowed. Any team found using a GPS will be automatically disqualified.
Full Navigation Race Info
Required Gear
- Pack with hydration system (40 oz min)
- One compass per team
- Waterproof map case (can be found at Backwood’s)
- Rain coat
- Working head lamp
- First aid kit to include:
- Lighter or waterproof matches
- Emergency blanket
- Whistle
- Small kit with band aids & ointment
- Mole skin is optional, but recommended.
- Waterproof jacket
- Approved mountain bike
- Red rear blinking light (on at all times when riding)
- Spare tube/tire repair kit
- Bike pump or CO2 cartridge
- $5 per person
Directions to the Race Start
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General Info (Both Races)
Course Rules
- Required gear must be carried at all times during the race as specified in the section "Required Gear" and at the pre-race meeting.
- Automatic reasons for disqualification:
- Leaving teammate behind
- Mode of travel not specified for each segment of the race
- Littering on course
- Non-assistance to person in danger
On the Race Course
Each team will visit a series of checkpoints that are described on the course sheet using the mode of transportation described. The team that visits all the checkpoints in the least amount of time will be the winner.
Each team will have a map with the passport on it. You will punch the passport at each checkpoint starting at the 1st square until you have visited all the checkpoints.
There will be no time penalty for missing a checkpoint. Teams that find all checkpoints will be ranked higher than teams that missed a checkpoint(s).
All original members of each team must check in together at each checkpoint. All members of each team must remain within 100 feet of each other during the event. All team members must cross the finish line at the same time.
All racers and spectators must follow a "Leave-No-Trace" ethic.
No littering of any kind will be allowed. Any team found littering will be automatically disqualified.
Transition Areas
Team members will not be allowed to receive support in the transition areas.
Non-team members are not allowed on the course without approval of the race directors.
Teams must follow race instructions and avoid off-limits areas.
Race Management
All participants must be at least 16 years of age. If under the age of 16, you will need to contact the Mud, Sweat, & Tears Race Committee for approval.
The time recorded by the Race Staff will be the official time.
Grievances shall be given to race HQ in writing.
Rules may be added or changed at any time before the event.
Team members must sign all waivers and be present at the safety and pre-race meetings in order to race.
