Solo Athletes or Teams will travel an unmarked course by plotting the checkpoint locations using UTM coordinates and maps provided. You can view a UTM tutorial from our "Training" page. Each race has different disciplines which will include some or all of the following: Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Trail Run/Trek, Rappel, Tyrolean, Orienteering/Navigation, Skate/Scooter (See each venue for race specific disciplines). Teams race the entire course together....it is not a relay event.

Regardless of whether you are an elite athlete or simply an aspiring one, the Adventure Xstream series is designed to be not only challenging but more importanly FUN. Over 95% of entrants finish the FULL course, so don't be too intimidated, YOU CAN DO IT! Each venue may have different course lengths available so check the race venues for which course options are offered. The courses will change from year to year at each venue, as well as the course options. Below are the general lengths and difficulties for each race/course.

Course Options & Estimated Lengths:

"Sprint"- (~30 miles) - Elite athletes will finish in about ~3 hours with most teams finishing in 4-5 hours, 6 hour time limit.
"Sport" - (~50 miles) - Elite athletes will finish in ~5-6 hours, with most teams finishing in 7-9 hours, 12 hour time limit.
"Adventure"- (~75-100 miles) - Elite athletes will finish in ~15-17 hours, with most teams finishing in 18-24 hours.
"Expedition" - (~250-300+ miles) - Multi-day Expedition Adventure Race.

Designed for weekend warriors as well as elite athletes, only you can decide your level of ability and motivation. Decide what your goal is; teamwork, adventure, competition, or personal accomplishment. Ask yourself and/or your team if you can complete the specific distances in the estimated times above? While competing in these events takes training and hard work, don't underestimate yourself either. You do not have to be an "expert" in all of the disciplines to complete an adventure race. You should push yourself and/or your team to accomplish your goal but most importantly HAVE FUN!!.

Sprint/Sport/Adventure Courses - Categories & Divisions:

• Categories: Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person Teams
• Divisions: Solo Male, Solo Female, 2 Coed, 2 Open, 4 Coed, 4 Open
• The "Open" Division consists of single gender teams.

Courses/Fees PP	Sprint (3-6hr)	Sport (6-12hr)	Adventure (18-24hr)	Expedition
Regular Registration	$125	$175 - $195	$250	Returning 2011
Late Registration (See Race For Date)	$135	$185 - $205	$260

Points	Sprint (3-6hr)	Sport (6-12hr)	Adventure (18-24hr)
1	25	50	100
2	22	45	90
3	20	41	82
4	18	37	74
5	16	34	68
6	15	31	62
7	14	28	56
8	13	26	52
9	12	24	48
10	11	22	44
11	10	20	40
12	9	18	36
13	8	17	34
14	7	16	32
15	6	15	30
Finishers	3	5	10

 

Our philosophy is that if you are out there giving it your all, then we certainly are not going to rank you as a DNF. Even If you only make it to CP1 you will still be ranked. You will simply be ranked behind any team who gets further along in the course.

For most of our events there will be certain checkpoints that have mandatory cut-off times with alternate course options. Teams who miss these cut-off times or who voluntarily skip a section of the race will still be ranked, but behind teams who finish all or more of the course as outlined for the event.

Note: Each race varies slightly in difficulty, and each venue will vary from year to year too. You can check the previous years results to get a feel for times of racers. On average 90+% of the participants finish the full course.

Each competitor must be self sufficient. You and your team are responsible for your own food, water and equipment. You may refuel from your support personnel only at designated Check Points (CP) or Transition Areas (TA's). At race check in you will be given the course along with a map of designated check points.

Teams will use maps, UTM coordinates, and as well as race instructions to navigate the course. First aid will be available at check point stations. No water will be available at check points except in an emergency.

Either a Rappel or a Tyrolean Traverse may be part of the designated disciplines.

Rappel - A fixed rope rappel of 50' to 300' may be part of the course. The necessary equipment and expertise will be required.

Tyrolean Traverse - This is a suspended rope with a pulley system. Beginners can do this exercise. All that is required is a harness and a sense of adventure. The location of the Tyrolean Traverse will not be disclosed.

(Note) in some instances racers may bypass the ropes section and take a time penalty or in some instances by bypassing the rappel you will then be racing in a short course option. See specific race pages for more information.

Please check the specific race pages to find out if that event will have a ropes section.

Your safety is our primary concern. EMT and Wilderness First Responder personnel will be on hand. An emergency reaction plan with local Emergency Medical Services is in place for all events. Safety personnel will be on the shore and in the water for all paddling portions of the event. We are working directly and indirectly with the following agencies; County Ambulance, Search and Rescue, Flight for Life, County Sheriff, Water Rescue, and County Dispatch.

All participants are accounted for as they pass each checkpoint.

Cut off times may be enforced to ensure racer and volunteer safety. Cut off times are variable and may be determined by race officials for any reason. Cut off times include designated time limits, snow, freezing rain, fog, race course conditions, remaining light or any number of circumstances that may arise the day of the event. With this in mind the course is designed to allow most competitors to finish.

Adventure Racing is not without danger. In many instances you are not competing against other entrants but against mother nature. We go to great extremes to ensure a safe event. It is however your responsibility to know your limits and to put safety first! If you are not already educated in outdoor safety please do so before registering for any of these events.