Epic Adventure

Ready to tackle a challenge and have fun too? Rev3 has designed this race with beginners to advanced Adventure Racers in mind. The format allows beginner racers to hit the mandatory points and experience the complete adventure alongside nationally ranked adventure racing teams. Advanced teams will need to get all mandatory checkpoints and as many bonus checkpoints as possible in 26 hours for a chance to win and take home the first place prize worth $5,000. To complete the 100+ mile course, teams will need to use their skills in route planning, race strategies, road biking, mountain biking, trail running, and canoeing to tackle the terrain and other obstacles. This will be an adventure of a lifetime.

The Epic is part of the USARA, Checkpoint Tracker and East Coast Adventure Race Series.

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Race Info:

Name: Rev3 Epic Adventure Race in Front Royal, Virginia
Date: April 16 - 17, 2011
Location: Low Water Bridge/Shenandoah River State Park
Description: 26 Hour Expedition Adventure Race
Ready to tackle a challenge and have fun too? Rev3 has designed this race with beginners to advanced Adventure Racers in mind. The format allows beginner racers to hit the mandatory points and experience the complete adventure alongside nationally ranked adventure racing teams. Advanced teams will need to get all mandatory checkpoints and as many bonus checkpoints as possible in 26 hours for a chance to win and take home the first place prize worth $5,000. To complete the 100+ mile course, teams will need to use their skills in route planning, race strategies, road biking, mountain biking, trail running, and canoeing to tackle the terrain and other obstacles. This will be an adventure of a lifetime.
National Qualifying Race: United State Adventure Racing, Checkpoint Tracker and East Coast Adventure Race Series
Directions: From Northern Virginia, take I-66 West to exit 13 (Linden). Turn left off the ramp. Go one block to a stoplight where you'll take a right onto Rt. 55 West. At the fifth stoplight, turn left onto 340 South. Drive eight miles; the park's entrance is on the right.
Check-in: April 15th, 2011 5:00PM - 7:30PM, Race Briefing 7:30PM
  • Appalachian Outdoors Adventures, 18 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835
    • Race Starts: 7:30AM on April 16th
    Race Ends: 10:00AM on April 17th
    Categories: 4 person Premier co-ed, 4 person single gender, 2 person co-ed, 2 person single gender (No Soloist)
    Prizes: First Place Co-ed receives a prize package worth $5,000.00; other division winners will receive prizes from our sponsors. All finisher will receive a finisher prize.
    Fees:
    • $150.00 per person with early registration
    • $200.00 per person regular registration
    Included: Snacks during packet pickup, maps, race shirts, canoes, paddles, PFD, post race celebration and meal; one of the best adventures of your life.
    Early Registration Discount Ends: January 31st
    Registration Closes: April 1st
    Distance: 100+ miles
    Disciplines: Trekking, orienteering, canoe paddling, and mountain biking.
    Checkpoints: 12 mandatory checkpoints, plus bonus checkpoints

    Gear

    Supplied Gear:

    Canoes, paddles, PFD’s, race maps, race passport & list of rules

    Mandatory Gear:

    Prior to race start all teams will be spot checked for mandatory gear. Spot checks will also take place on the course. Any team missing items of mandatory gear will be subject to time penalties and/or disqualification. All Mandatory gear is required to ensure racers have the proper equipment to safely complete the course.

    All times during the race must have on their the following equipment:
    • Pack to carry gear
    • Food
    • Hydration System (Camelbak or equivalent, water bottle)
    • Headlamp with extra batteries
    • Whistle
    • Knife minimum 2.5 inch blade
    • Emergency blanket or bag
    • 1 long sleeve smart wool or Under Armour type insulated top
    • Fleece hat
    • Waterproof jacket
    While biking each racer must also have:
    • Mountain bike (No cross or road bikes allowed)
    • Helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified)
    • Rear light
    • Front light
    Team Gear:
    • Bike tool kit and at least one spare bike tube
    • Compass
    • Lighter
    • Cell phone
    • Dry bag
    Recommended Gear:
    • Sunglasses, bug spray, sunblock
    • Waterproof map case
    • Map bag for race map and passport
    Medical Kit:

    Teams may use the Adventure Medical Kit Ultralight 0.7 or build their own kit as long as the kit contains the following listed required contents. (8) 2x2 or 3x3 sterile dressing, (2) 3x4 non adherent sterile dressing, (1) conforming gauze bandage, (4) 1x3 adhesive bandage, (3) knuckle adhesive bandage, (1) tape ½”x 10 yards, (1) swift wrap elastic bandage, (8) 200mg. Ibuprofen, (2) antihistamine (Diphenhydramine), (2) afterbite sting relief, (1) moleskin, (5) towelettes, (3) antibiotic ointment, (1) tincture of benzoin, (3) butterfly closure bandage, (2) pair nitrile gloves, (1) tweezer, (3) safety pins, (1) duct tape, (2) alosak.

    Lodging

    Lodging:

    Host Location - Shenandoah River State Park (Cabins & Camping)

    • Quality Inn, Front Royal - Mention Rev3 and get discounted rate of $62 plus tax (total $68.82) per night for a double occupancy 2 double beds room - www.qualityinn-frontroyal.com
    • Holiday Inn, Front Royal
    • Hampton Inn, Front Royal
    • Super 8 Motel, Front Royal
    Camping:
    • Shenandoah River State Park
    • KOA Campground
    • Low Water Bridge Campground