THE GOLD RUSHSUMMER CHALLENGENorthern California’s 6 hr run, ride and paddle adventure race. |
Gold Rush Summer Challenge
Two, Three or Four Person Teams.
Come experience the wilderness of the beautiful lakes and hills of central California
The 2012 event will be Sunday June 3rd. We are expanding the event to include a 'sprint' event as well as our traditional 6 hour event and also will include 2, 3 or 4 person teams. On Saturday the 2nd we will have training tips and demos to help newcomers to the sport.
We will offer camping and refresher courses and activities on Saturday June 2 to help everyone get ready. The race will include Orienteering, Trekking, Mountain Biking, and Kayaking along with beautiful scenery. The race is appropriate for beginner Adventure Racing teams as well as more experienced teams. Map and Compass only, no GPS allowed.
We hope to see you there.
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- Whether you come to race hard or just enjoy your first adventure race, this
- is a great challenge for your summer.
- Disciplines: Orienteering, mountain biking and paddling.
- Two, 3 or 4 person teams.
- Race organization can help you to make up a team – contact us.
- Schedule: Sunday June 3rd. Registration and team briefing.
- morning 8am Start
- afternoon 6pm Race cutoff, food and awards.
- Place: The race will take place within easy reach of the towns of Sonora and Oakdale in central California. Details will be announced in the entry packet.
- Approximately 2 hours from San Francisco Bay Area.
- Course: Fun, entertaining and scenic.
- Approximately equal parts foot, bike and paddle.
- Details of the race course will be provided at the start. The course is a new challenge this year.
- Need to know: Crew may be required.(to be decided soon)
- Post race meal included in entry.
- Race director Mark Richardson
- Entry:
- Entry $80/person (a great value!).
- Youth discount! Team members under 25 years only $50 per person.
- Late entry after May 10th –add $20 per team member.
- Last years race filled up early. Reserve your entry soon.
