Disciplines

• Trail-running
• Trekking
• Mountain biking
• Paddling
• Land navigation
• Potential Ropes

Date

17 May 2008

Location

Southern Catskills. See this site for details as more information is released.

Starting Line: to be determined...check back here later

Start Time

Bike Drop: 4:00 AM - 4:30 AM - Location will be disseminated via email and posted here 1 week prior to the race ("we told you it was going to be a long day!")

Registration and Check-In: 4:30 AM - 5:15 AM

Race Start: 6:00 AM

Duration

12 hrs

Format

3 person/2 person

Price

3-person team (Before April 10) (15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members)

$375

3-person team (After April 10) (15% discount if all team members are current NYARA members)

$450

2-person teams

$250

Contact

Denise Mast or call (917) 669-4935

Register online here.

Registration Ends: May 14, 2008 11:59 PM Pacific Time

The following are recommended hotels in the area:

In Middletown, NY:

Hampton Inn Middletown (845) 344-3400

Holiday Inn Middletown (845) 343-1474

Microtel Inn and Suites

Courtyard by Marriott Middletown (845) 695-0606

Days Inn Middletown (401) 846-3555

In Newburgh, NY:

Courtyard Newburgh Airport (845) 567-4800

Hilton Garden Inn Newburgh (845) 567-9500

Hampton Inn/Newburgh

Comfort Inn Newburgh (845) 567-0567

Quality Inn

This includes a variety of price ranges, although the majority are between $100-135

Race Rules [pdf ~37KB].

Race Newsletter #1 [pdf ~95KB].

Race Newsletter #2 [pdf ~95KB].

Race Newsletter #3 [pdf ~86KB].

A Authorized Equipment

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.

• 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

• Teams and racers shall supply all equipment necessary to cover the race course for varying types of terrain, weather and water conditions.
• There will 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- Compass
• 1- Knife
• Working headlamp with batteries
• Waterproof rain jacket (Sealed or Taped Seams)
• 1- Synthetic Hat
• 1- Space Blanket
• Food & Water (AR is 100% self-sufficient)

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)
• Cell Phone (Must be waterproofed in Zip lock bags or dry bag)
• 1- Waterproof Map case
• 1- pen
• 1- Team gear bag (Teams will need to carry this bag during portions of the race. Suggestion: Large mesh bag)

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

• 6- Band-Aids
• 1- Tube Antibiotic Ointment
• 1- Ace Bandage
• 3 doses Anti-Inflammatory (Ibuprofen, etc)
• Tweezers
• Sunscreen
• 1- 6 Feet of Duct Tape
• Water purification tablets or means to filter water

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

• A mountain bike (No cycle cross bikes)
• An approved mountain biking helmet with chin strap
• Red tail light mounted on the bike with appropriate batteries
• Bike tube

G Minimum Mandatory Team Mountain Biking Equipment: Addition to full-time equipment

• Tire patch kit & Bike Pump/CO2 cartridges (1 per team)
• Mini repair tool (1 per team)

H Mandatory Individual Paddling Gear

• Type III Life Jacket (Non-Inflatable)
• Paddle (Recommended to bring your own kayak paddle
• 3rd Canoe Seat for 3-person teams only (recommended)

I Mandatory Team Paddling Gear

• Bailer (Suggestion: Cut the bottom off a one gallon jug)
• Commercial Throw Bag

J Suggested Gear (Not Mandatory)

• Wag Bag (Available at Campmor)
• Clothing made of Moisture Wicking Fabrics
• Survival mirror
• Lighter or waterproof matches
• Means of replacing electrolytes (pills or powder)
• Complete tire repair kit
• 1- Bike Odometer/Speedometer (minimum one per team)
• 1- Dry bag, waterproof and suitable to keep clothing and madatory equipment dry during the entire race^*
• 1- Sponge per team (for self bailing)

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

K Forbidden Equipment

• Weapons
• G.P.S. (Global Positioning Systems)
• Night vision goggles or apparatus
• 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.