Adventure Race Reports

Odyssey Trail Running Rampage - Records Fall in Douthat S.P.

[Author�s note: I wrote this whilst listening to a live show by the Tannahill Weavers � Scotland�s finest � so images of rolling, green Scottish hills were juxtaposed with thoughts of the verdant forests of Douthat State Park. This very well may excuse the sentimental lilt found below. Or perhaps not.] RACERS BID FAREWELL TO SUMMER AT THE ODYSSEY TRAIL RUNNING RAMPAGE Running rampage? Well�hardly. Now certainly there were grunts and growls � most especially from those ...

Baja Travesia 2008 - MX

Baja Travesia 2008 Mar 24-29, 2008 BIG and relentless. These two words sum-up this race. I really do not know where to start in summarizing the race. To say it was �fun� is not the correct word. Finishing was �fun� and during the race we had �some fun�, but the course seemed to pound us, and the other teams, all race long. From what I understand all the top teams had navigation issues. ...

Baja Travesia 2008 - MX

Baja Travesia 2008 Mar 24-29, 2008 BIG and relentless. These two words sum-up this race. I really do not know where to start in summarizing the race. To say it was �fun� is not the correct word. Finishing was fun and during the race we had some fun, but the course seemed to pound us, and the other teams, all race long. From what I understand all the top teams had navigation issues. ...

Great Seal Adventure 6 hour Rogaine

The Great Seal Adventure Rogaine After setting CP's in all weather conditions, preparing paperwork, maps, insurance, permits, t-shirts, prizes, awards, sponsorships and so on and on..... Sunday morning came at early 5am. and it was raining. Thanks HART, you got your wish and we are blaming you for this crappy day. Chuck arrived before 7am and we were off to set up for 8am registrations. Still raining.... we set out the last CP and put ...

ISU Redbird challenge Adventure Race 2006

This is a race report on the 2006 Redbird Challenge Adventure Race hosted by Illinois State University's Outdoor Adventure Program. The race was held at Comlara Park near Hudson, IL. 8 teams competed in this year's redbird challenge. The race consisted of 2 miles of canoing, 3 miles of trail running, 6 miles of mountain biking, and mystery events. To see pics of this race visit our website at http://www.rec.ilstu.edu/gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItem&g2_itemId=1096 The ...

Urban Dare Miami

I�m finally sitting on my own couch after finishing the last race of the Urban Dare 2007 regular season. It�s good to visit home again. Urban Dare is a new genre of racing, somewhat like a 1-day amazing race. We had another fascinating finish as the first three teams to come into the finish all had to go back out to gain the last stamp on their passports. They ended up finishing 1, 2, and ...

Pumpkin Scramble V: Nightmare Before Christmas

Pumpkin Scramble V: Nightmare Before Christmas December 1, 2007 12 Hour Rogaine Adventure Race Santa Monica Mtns � Malibu, CA This year�s Pumpkin Scramble was spectacular! The fabulous pictures here from competitors and volunteers say much more than words can. The fact that the Pumpkin Scramble went off smoothly was quite a miracle and relief after so much drama leading up to the event. Mother Nature did her best to mess with the mighty pumpkin heads! ...

How to Join a Adv Team

After retiring from competitive running I would like to take a crack at Adventure Racing. I have been on the Winning team at the Tuckerman Inferno in the Mt Washington Valley the last 2 years. I have been the captain and would like to expand to the next level. Unfortunately, it is hard to crack into the business and I am looking for a team that is hunting for a new member. I have ...

Gold Rush Sonora - 12 minutes between 1st and 2nd.

The Gold Rush 2007 was marked by a very cold and rainy night and an extremely competitive race between Baarbd Wire and Dirty Avocados. The two teams raced neck and neck through out the 90+ mile course. We were in the last transistion together after more then 24 hours of racing. To find out what happened read the full race report at www.dirtyavocados.com ...

THE SHAG!

just a heads up to all you folks wondering about the Northeast racing scene, here's a great write up of NYARA's (New York Adventure Racing Association) recent 24 Hr race, The Shag: New York Adventure Racing Association The Shag Wrap Up We all Shagged, baby! The 2nd annual SHAG 24 Hour Adventure Race is history. Some teams have just made their way back to the finish after spending the better ...

Edge Adventure Race brings 100+ teams to Pennsylvania

Over 100 teams lined up on Sunday October 21, for the 3rd annual running of The Edge Adventure Race. This sprint race covered 20 miles, and teams had up to 6 hours to complete the course. The race benefited the American Red Cross. It was a beautiful day with sunny skies and light winds; making the paddling section on the lake much easier than in ...

Desert Rage - San Diego

Desert Rage San Diego Oct 20, 2007 Some will call it the Lake Hodges race. Ironically it was meant to be in the Laguna Mountains but the venue changed due to the extreme fire danger. However, the day after the Desert Rage race at Lake Hodges the Witch wildfire roared under Interstate 15 at Lake Hodges and tore over the south side of the lake (engulfing checkpoints 4 and 9). Two days later ...

Monsoon Adventures: Sand Storm AR

Wow, what a gorgeous day for AR! Rick and Aarron of Tucson's Monsoon Adventures chose a great venue and perfect day to hold their inaugural race. Myself, Rick Eastman, was originally scheduled to race with my usual teammate Carter Tobin, but he had to work...yuk! So, I was determined to try a race as team Sierra Adventure Sports solo. I'd never done it, and really didn't think I'd like it, but ...