Event Details |
Disciplines |
- Trail-running
- Trekking
- Mountain biking
- Paddling
- Land navigation
- Potential Ropes
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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
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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 |
Registration |
Register online here.
Registration Ends: May 14, 2008 11:59 PM Pacific Time |
Accomodations: |
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 |
Race Rules [pdf ~37KB].
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Race Newsletter |
Race Newsletter #1 [pdf ~95KB].
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Race Newsletter #2 [pdf ~95KB].
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Race Newsletter #3 [pdf ~86KB].
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Gear List |
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.
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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)
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I Mandatory Team Paddling Gear |
- Bailer (Suggestion: Cut the bottom off a one gallon jug)
- Commercial Throw Bag
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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)
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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. |