Disciplines

• Trail-running
• Trekking
• Mountain biking
• Kayaking
• Land navigation

Date

18 June 2005

Location

Cold Spring, NY (exact location to be released later)

Start Time

5:22 AM Start / 8:32 PM Finish (sunrise to sunset)

Duration

15 hrs

Format

3 person coed / 3 person open

Price

3-person team (Before May 1st) (15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members)

$375

3-person team (After May 1st) (15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members)

$425

Register online here.

05/11/2005 -- Download the Longest Day Update #1 [pdf - 48Kb]

05/11/2005 -- Download the Longest Day Update #2 [pdf - 35Kb]
05/11/2005 -- Download the Longest Day Update #3 [pdf - 48Kb]

06/16/2005 -- Download the Longest Day Update #4 [pdf - 53Kb]

A Authorized Equipment

• Racers may bring their own kayak paddle.
• Any equipment modifications or changes will be provided as soon as practicable or at the event to ensure that all teams are prepared on race day.
• All competitors will supply their own food and drink for the entire racing event.
• The equipment provided by the race organization:
  • Water craft and paddles will be made available to competitors at the appropriate sections of the race.

B Mandatory Equipment

• Paddle suitable for kayaking. Our kayak supplier has a limited number of paddles available for rent, but you MUST notify race management in order to reserve a paddle.
• Teams and racers shall supply all equipment necessary to cover the racecourse for varying types of terrain, weather and water conditions.
• There may be spot checks for mandatory equipment along the course.

C Personal Mandatory Equipment

Each team member must supply the following and must carry these items at all times during competition

• 1- Whistle attached to equipment accessible while wearing a PFD
• 1- Fixed or folding knife with 1 1/2" blade minimum
• Water bottles or water bladder capacity (minimum) 60 oz. or greater
• 1- NYARA provided racing bib or jersey to be worn and visible over other clothing without exception, at all times on the race course
• 1- Compass
• 1- Survival mirror, at least 2" X 3"
• 1- Life jacket (that does not require inflation) suitable for canoeing / kayaking which allows uninhibited movement and with the minimal flotation requirement by the U.S. Coast Guard for Type III P.F.D's
• 1- Personal first aid kit (See Individual First Aid Kit below for detailed list of mandatory supplies)
• 1- Lighter or waterproof matches
• Means of replacing electrolytes (pills or powder)
• Working headlamp with batteries

D Mandatory Team Equipment

Each team must possess and carry permanently throughout the competition the following.

• 1- Team first aid kit (See First Aid Kit below for detailed list of mandatory supplies)
• 1- Bike pump or inflation kits, kit (can be split and carried by separate individuals)
• 1- Mini repair/wrench kits, suitable to tighten all major bike components (ex. Topeak Alien)
• Complete tire repair kit
• 6- Feet of usable standard duct tape
• 1- Dry bag, waterproof and suitable to keep clothing and mandatory equipment dry during the entire race*
• 1- Sponge per team (for self bailing)
• Minimum of 50-water purification tablets or means to filter water

*(Teams must be prepared for conditions of water crossing both in and out of water craft)

E Minimum Mandatory Individual Mountain Biking Equipment: Addition to full-time equipment

• A mountain bike
• An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap

F Mandatory Individual First Aid Kit (carried at all times)

• 1- Needle/safety pin minimum 1"
• 1- Space blanket
• 1- 6 feet of duct tape
• 6- tablets of anti inflammatory pills

G Mandatory Team First Aid Kit (carried at all times)

• 6- Band-Aids
• 3- Rolls of Gauze
• 20- Feet of a first aid tape
• 2- 3"x3" moleskin pads
• 1- First aid tweezers
• 1- Tube antibiotic ointment
• 1- Bottle of Iodine
• 1- Ace bandage

H Forbidden Equipment

• Weapons
• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
• Night vision goggles or apparatus
• Cellular phones, pagers, or other unauthorized communications devices
• Any mode of transportation other than those authorized by the event organizers and the specific approved venues

This short list does not necessarily comprise a complete and comprehensive list of all forbidden equipment. Check with the race officials for details.

I Repair

During the competition, competitors are generally responsible for protecting and repairing any equipment as provided by the race organization.

Please familiarize yourself with NYARA's Race Rules [pdf - 38Kb] before participating in the event.