MISSION Adventure Race
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Versailles State Park - Versailles, Indiana
6:00AM - Midnight EDT (18 hour cutoff)
SOLD OUT as of May 2, 2008
2008 MISSION and MISSION Lite are sold out as of 5/2/08. Please consider volunteering or join us next year!
2008 Entry List
In its sixth year the MISSION returns to last year's popular venue at Versailles State Park. This challenging 18-hour race fits in the gap between sprint and 24 hour racing.
The MISSION Lite offers beginner adventure racers a chance to see what it's all about. A shorter, 4-hour cutoff, less complex navigation, and reduced gear list allow an introductory taste of AR.
Participants travel by foot, bicycle, and canoe in teams (or in the Solo division), using map and compass to find checkpoints. Each team must stay together the entire race. Along the way, they will encounter various natural and manmade challenges that test physical and mental ability and creativity.
For those up to the challenge, a solo division is offered.
The course is designed to keep most participants going all 18 hours, creating a dramatic finish line setting where family and friends can cheer for their team as they emerge from the darkness.
DISCIPLINES
Navigation (entire event; includes plotting with UTM coordinates)
Cycling (on and off-road)
Trekking
Paddling
Ropes / Climbing Tests
Special Challenges
Surprises!
START / FINISH / TRANSITION AREA LOCATION
Versailles State Park
Versailles, Ripley County, Indiana View Map
ROPES SKILLS:
For participants who are less experienced with ropes gear (harnesses, ATC, carabiners, etc) we are offering a FREE Rope Gear Basics clinic on Friday May 9 from 5-7 pm. Each MISSION participant will be expected to do the following without assistance: put on harness, connect ATC/descender and safety line carabiners to ropes. If you are not comfortable doing this, please attend the free clinic.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday,
May 9
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5:00-7:00PM
5:00-8:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM |
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Free Rope Gear Basics Clinic
Check-In
Dinner
Pre-Race Meeting |
Saturday, May 10 |
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5:00AM
5:50AM
6:00AM
8:00 AM
NOON
MIDNIGHT
12:30AM |
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Transition Area Opens
Final Instructions
MISSION Start
MISSION Lite Start
MISSION Lite Finish Cutoff
MISSION Finish Cutoff
Awards Ceremony |
TEAM DIVISIONS
Teams may be three or two persons. The six team divisions are: 2 & 3 person Co-ed, 2 & 3 Female, and 2 & 3 Male. All teammates must remain within 100 feet of each other at all times. The field limit is 50 teams.
SOLO DIVISION
Participants applying for the solo division must provide a resume of experience. An adventure race of this distance and difficulty is much safer with team support.
To apply for the Solo Division, send a race resume along with entry form and payment. Race resumes should include recent solo or team adventure races, orienteering meets, etc. Include official results as proof. The key issue is safety; that you are a competent navigator and make good decisions with regard to safety. Solo participants are asked to carry a cell phone with them at all times.
ENTRY FEES
MISSION
Teams:
- $120 per person (3-person teams)
- $130 per person (2-person teams)
Solo:
MISSION Lite
Teams:
- $60 per person (3-person teams)
- $65 per person (2-person teams)
Solo:
* USARA members may deduct $8 from the entry fee.
* Entry closes May 1, 2008.
Fees include: Friday night meal, cabin lodging (2 nights), map(s), event T-shirt, post-race food, event insurance, professional event management, and a great experience.
LODGING
Your entry includes Friday and Saturday lodging in the park's group camp. These are bunk-house style cabins. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow. Family and friends are welcome to use this lodging as well – please notify race director of your intent to bring additional guests. Please note that you may be asked to drop off your gear and park elsewhere – parking is limited in the group camp area.
Camp sites are average $25 per night at the park's campground. This is about a mile from the race TA. For reservations call 1-866-6CAMPIN, or visit http://www.indiana.reserveworld.com/
Camping is NOT permitted at the group camp / transition area.
FOOD
Entry in the event covers the pre-race dinner on Friday night (7:00PM). Post-race recovery food will be available. During the event, each team or soloist is to be self-sufficient.
DIRECTIONS:
Follow US 50 east from Versailles . At the bottom of the hill turn left into the state park. The race site is the group camp (just beyond the park office). Park main entrance: 1387 E US 50, Versailles IN View Map
 USARA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER:
The MISSION can qualify your 3-person co-ed team to race in the USARA National Championships (Nov 7-8; Blueridge, Georgia ). The top ranking co-ed team will receive $400 toward entry in the National Championships! usara.com.
RELATED / LOCAL LINKS:
SOLD OUT as of May 2, 2008
2008 MISSION and MISSION Lite are sold out as of 5/2/08. Please consider volunteering or join us next year!
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