Family Adventure

Want to get the whole family involved in an awesome activity off the beaten path? Parents will team up with one to two family members age 6 to 16 and follow the provided map on foot to a variety of checkpoints. Teams will have 3 hours to find as many checkpoints as possible. Each checkpoint and challenge will be given different point values, so strategy is vital. The highest point accumulation in the shortest amount of time will determine ranking. We will have several challenges set up on the course, each involving lots of teamwork. At major checkpoints the teams will have mystery challenges and questions to answer before they can move on to find additional checkpoints and accomplish more team challenges. Once the teams have found all of the required checkpoints, they sprint back to cross the Rev3 finish line. After the race, great food, door prizes, and awards will be available for all competing teams. This race is focused on getting parents active with their kids outdoors. The different challenges and time you spend together will be unforgettable.

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Race Info:

Name: Rev3 Family Adventure Race in Front Royal, Virginia
Date: April 16th, 2011
Location: Shenandoah River State Park,
Front Royal, VA
Description: Want to get the whole family involved in an awesome activity off the beaten path? Parents will team up with one to two family members age 6 to 16 and follow the provided map on foot to a variety of checkpoints. Teams will have 3 hours to find as many checkpoints as possible. Each checkpoint and challenge will be given different point values, so strategy is vital. The highest point accumulation in the shortest amount of time will determine ranking. We will have several challenges set up on the course, each involving lots of teamwork. At major checkpoints the teams will have mystery challenges and questions to answer before they can move on to find additional checkpoints and accomplish more team challenges. Once the teams have found all of the required checkpoints, they sprint back to cross the Rev3 finish line. After the race, great food, door prizes, and awards will be available for all competing teams. This race is focused on getting parents active with their kids outdoors. The different challenges and time you spend together will be unforgettable.
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 16th, 2011 8:00AM
Race Starts: 10:00AM on April 16th
Race Ends: 2:00PM on April 16th
Categories: Family teams (3 people max. per team)
Fees:
  • $60 per family with early registration
  • $70 per family with regular registration
Included: Race shirts, race map, passport, 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 10th
Distance: 6+ miles
Disciplines: Trekking, running, canoe paddling, mountain biking, and challenges.

Gear

Mandatory Gear: 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:
  • Hydration System (Camelbak or equivalent, water bottle)
  • Whistle
  • Emergence blanket or bag
While biking each racer must also have:
  • Mountain bike or hybrid
  • Helmet (CPSC, ANSI, or SNELL certified)
Team Gear:
  • Bike tool kit and at least one spare bike tube
  • Cell phone
Recommended Gear:
  • Sunglasses, Sun block, Bug spray
  • Waterproof map case
  • Map bag for race map and passport (gallon zip-lock bag)
  • Rain jacket
  • Post race change of cloths

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:
  • KOA Campground
  • Low Water Bridge Campground