Moab Utah Adventure Race

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  • Forms & Certifications
Race Date:
Saturday March 27th, 2010
Racer Check-in
Friday, 6-9pm
Venue
Moab Utah
Course:
Sport Course (See General Course Descriptions & Distances Here)
Distance: ~50 miles - Elite racers will finish in ~5-6 hours, most teams finish in 7-9 hours, 12 hour time limit.
Disciplines:
Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Rappel, Navigation
Format:
Team Gear Drop - No Support Crews
Divisions:
Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person
Regular Fee:
$175 per racer - Before February 27th
Late Fee:
$185 per racer - Starting February 27th
Registration:
Now Open - Already 80% Full - This race will sell out. Don't Procrastinate
 
Racer To Do List:
Check Race Updates
Check Gear List
Complete Race Forms and bring to racer check-in (Do Not Mail)

Adventure Xstream Moab

The spectacular cliffs, arches and canyons surrounding the Moab area makes for arguably the most spectacular venue of all of the races in the series. This event seems to draw athletes like no other and is expected to sell out early. What better way to start off your new year of adventure than by competing in the first race in the AdventureXstream series. The course will not disappoint, taking you through the magnificent and magical canyon country near Moab Utah!

Disciplines Included for the Moab "Sport" Course Adventure Race (6-12hr):

  • River Paddle (~7-12 miles) - Flat-water River Section No Rapids
  • Mountain Bike (~25-35 miles)
  • Trail Run/Trek (~6-8 miles)
  • UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
  • Rappel (275') - Note, teams may bypass the rappel but you will be ranked behind teams that do do it.

*Each disciplines distance is given as a range for training purposes. Exact distances are not given so that the course will remain secret. Disciplines, distances and difficulty subject to change at any time.

Approximate drive times to Moab from:
Grand Junction - 1.5 hours
Salt Lake City - 4.5 hours
Denver - 5.5 hours
Albuquerque - 6.5 hours
Las Vegas - 7 hours
Phoenix - 8.5 hours

Ropes Skills Waiver: All participants are required to have the rope skill necessary to do the rappel in this event. Racers can bypass the rappel if they do not have this skill or who simply choose to skip it. If you skip the rappel you will be ranked behind all teams that do complete the ropes course. All racers must sign the Rope Skills Waiver to participate in the ropes section. Go to the Forms and Certifications page to download and print this form.

Distances and Times: The exact course will be kept secret until the day before the event. Moab - "Sport Course" (~50 miles) - Elite racers will finish in ~5-6 hours, with most teams finishing in 7-9 hours, 12 hour time limit.

Unsupported: This race will be done without a support crew. Teams will do a gear drop prior to the start of the race. See race updates for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities - Have family or friends coming with nothing to do? Put them to work. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the race. Volunteers who help the full day receive a $100 race voucher that can be used by anyone. Have them fill out our volunteer application here.

 

Moab Gear List - Preliminary and Subject to change.

Choose Our Xstream Gear Store for great adventure racing items or go to backcountry.com

Mandatory Personal Equipment (each person)
Bike
Paddle
Trek
Ropes
Hydration System - Minimum100 oz (3L) water capacity - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Emergency Space Blanket
X
X
X
X
Bike Helmet - Buy Here
X
X
Bike - Buy Here
X
Climbing Harness - Buy Here
X
Rappel Device* - Figure Eight or ATC only (including 1 locking carabiner)
X
Life Vest - Coast Guard Approved Type III - Buy Here
X
Kayak Paddles - Buy Here
X
 
Mandatory Team/Solo Equipment (per Team)
Kayak - Solo Racers Only (Team boats are provided and mandatory)
X
Compass - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Cell Phone in Water Proof Container (for emergency use during the race)
X
X
X
X
AXS provided Maps & UTM Grid
X
X
X
X
AXS provided Guide Book / Passport
X
X
X
X
         
Highly Recommended Equipment
       
Wet Suit and / or Paddle Jacket and Pants        
Tire Pump        
Knife/Multi-tool        
Lighter        
Spare Tubes / Patch Kit / Bike tools        
Gloves for bike and rappel        
Long Sleeve Polypro or Fleece        
Head Lamp - just in case you are still racing in the dark        
Dry bag for your maps and gear        
Rain gear and layering clothes (tops and pants)        
Survival Mirror - Buy Here        
Whistle - Buy Here        
First Aid Kit - Buy Here        

 

Please bring the following Waivers with you to Racer Check-in to recieve your packet. A copy from each racer is required in order to check-in.

 

 

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