Saturday, May 19 - 9 a.m.
Come and test your physical and mental abilities as you navigate through Richmond and its beautifully rugged James River Park. This adventure race is a multisport event where not only will your speed be tested, but also your capacity to work as a team, read a map and compass, make the right decisions, and endure along a course through the entire park system. Plan to spend 8 to 9 hours riding, running, and paddling, from an undisclosed start line to the finish line on Tredegar Street in the middle of Dominion Riverrock!
| Through April 14 | $90/person |
| April 15 - May 15 | $100/person |
NO race day registration.
Includes: a cool event t-shirt, post-race beer or soda, and a free concert.
Registration will be limited to 150 racers. You can participate in teams of 2, 3 or 4. If you want to race solo you must first be vetted by the race directors in order to ensure the safety of all racers. If you would like to race solo please e-mail asrarriverock@gmail.com.
Packet pick up will take place in the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar courtyard on:
Friday, May 18 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
All teams will be racing against the clock and trying to maximize check-points found before the finish time. Teams will also be seperated into divisions and racing against each other...i.e. "2-person co-ed, 3 or 4 person male, 3 or 4 person co-ed, etc". You can race to be "top dog" overall and also race to humble the other teams in your division. The more teams there are, the more fun it is."
All participants must be at least 15 years old to participate.
- No use of GPS
- To remain official, team must stay together (no more than 100 meters apart)
- Ranking: The final decision is made by the race committee. Teams will be ranked by the total number of mandatory CPs acquired. In the case of a tie, we will count the number of optional CPs obtained. If there is a further tie, the team with the fastest time will be ranked higher. All time cut-offs must be attained in order to be considered “full course.” If a team does not make a time cut-off, they will be forced to skip the next section and be moved forward on the race course. You must finish within the total time allowed. Teams will be penalized one check point for every minute past the finishing time.
- Passport: Teams must keep their passport with them at all times. If you lose the passport, you are disqualified. Teams are responsible for marking their passports correctly. If a passport needs to be signed by a race official at a checkpoint, the team is responsible for insuring that it is signed correctly before continuing with the race.
- Misplaced, stolen, or missing CPs: If a CP is missing or stolen, it will be removed from the race course final tally.
- Protests: All protests must be submitted in writing within 1 hour of the official finish time.
- The race organizers reserve the right to award bonuses and penalties throughout the race.
- No use of “off limit” roads and trails (these will be marked or discussed at the start).
- No littering…and no damage of trails or property…do not disturb wildlife.
- Help other teams in case of emergencies. Teams will be given bonuses for time spent.
- Always wear and use safety and mandatory gear required for each section of the race (See below under TIPS & SAFETY for Gear Required).
- Consumption of alcohol before the race is PROHIBITED.
GEAR NEEDED FOR THE DOMINION RIVERROCK ADVENTURE RACE
PERSONAL GEAR – to be carried by each competitor for the entire race
- Food and drinks deemed necessary for the race
- Knife: folding blade is OK
- Whistle
- Space Blanket
- Waterproof shell or jacket
TEAM GEAR – each team must have these things
- Compass
- Cell Phone (in waterproof case): fully charged
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First Aid Kit:
* 4 doses of pain reliever
* 4 Alcohol or betadine swabs
* 4 Band Aids
* 3 inch (or larger) ACE wrap bandage
* Medical or Duct Tape
* Antibiotic Cream i.e. Neosporin
* 4 doses of Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
* Sunscreen
- Headlamp
- Passport: given at race start
- All Maps (given at race start) and waterproof map case (Ziploc bags are OK but having dry maps REALLY helps!)
PADDLING GEAR - specific gear needed for Paddling Section
- Watercraft (minimum of one watercraft for every 3 team members) (REMEMBER: there will probably be Class I or II rapids to navigate!)
- Paddle for each person
- PFD (life jacket) for each person
- Helmet (bike helmet is sufficient) for each person
- Bailer (milk jug works great!)
Do you need to rent a watercraft? Here are some sites that could help:
- www.riversideoutfitters.net
- www.mattaponi.com
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http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/outdoor_adventure/outing_rental_center.html**
**ONLY for VCU faculty and students
BIKE GEAR - specific gear needed for Biking Section
- Mountain Bike (road or cyclo-cross bikes NOT allowed) for each person
- Bike Helmet (ANSI/Snell Approved) for each person
- Front Light (white) for each bike
- Back Light (red) for each bike
- Bike Repair Kit (one per team)
- Spare tube for each bike
Not knowing the course ahead of time is half the adventure in an adventure race! The course description will be handed out the morning of the race but expect trails, class I and II rapids (if the river allows) and a spectacular finish on Tredegar Street right in the middle of Dominion Riverrock! We will be sending information to registered racers as we get closer to race time. This will help your team plan for a day of fun. In addition, you will need to arrange your own transportation needs keeping in mind that the start and finish are in two different parts of town.
