TRUMAN LAKE ADVENTURE RACE

The inaugural Truman Lake Adventure Race finds its home on the beautiful waters of Truman Lake at the Northern edge of the Missouri Ozarks. Come experience the down home hospitality of Warsaw, MO.

Race Date: Saturday - April 18th, 2009

Racer Check-in: Friday - April 17th, 5-7:30 PM
Race Meeting: Friday - April 17th, 8:00 PM
The View Restaurant, Warsaw, MO

Course: 10 hour limit - top teams will finish in 5-6 hours.

Distance: 40-50 miles

Disciplines: Kayak/Canoe, Mountain Bike, Trek, Navigation

Format: Unsupported - Solo, 2 Person, 3 Person and 4 Person

Solos must submit an adventure racing resume to ksumner11@embarqmail.com and receive approval from the race director before registering.

Divisions: Coed, Open - Premier Division is Four Person Coed (Must be premier to receive awards)

Age Limit: 16 and over. Any team with an athlete under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian of that athlete on the team.

Entry Fee: Per Person: $75 per person until 3/31/09
$90 per person 4/1 - 4/11/09
Registration closes after 4/11/09

Each athlete must present or purchase ($35) a yearly USARA race license or purchase a one day license ($8) at the check-in.

Registration includes canoe, PFD and paddle rental, land use fees, insurance, maps and detailed race instruction on one great course.

GEAR LIST / RACE RULES / MAIL IN REGISTRATION

OVERVIEW

Race Start Time: 7:00 AM Saturday April 18th, 2009

Mountain Bike (25-35 miles) Single track, jeep trail and paved roads.
Trail Run/Trek (8-12 miles) On and off trail
Orienteering, UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
Canoe/Kayaking (6-8 miles) Flat water
The paddle portion of the race will be on Truman Lake or the Osage River. Canoes, paddles and PFD's are provided to two, three and four person teams and are included in the entry price. Three person teams will be in one canoe. It is strongly recommended three person teams bring a portable canoe seat for the third person. Solo racers will be required to provide their own canoe or kayak, paddle and PFD.