MISSION Adventure Race
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Brush Creek Park - Butlerville, Indiana
6:00AM - Midnight Local Time (18 hour cutoff)
DINO, Indiana's leader in mountain biking and trail running events, presents the fourth annual "MISSION", an 18 hour adventure race set along the spectacular route of the Muscatatuck River. A new course for 2006 once again highlights some of the area's most scenic and unique features with unique DINO twists.
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
Brush Creek Park
Butlerville, Jennings 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 26 from 3-5 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 26 |
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3:00-5:00PM
5:00-8:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
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Free Rope Gear Basics Clinic
Check-In
Dinner
Pre-Race Meeting
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| Saturday, May 27 |
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5:00AM
5:50AM
6:00AM
MIDNIGHT
12:30AM
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Transition Area Opens
Final Instructions
Start
Finish Cutoff
Awards Ceremony
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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
Teams: $100 per person (3-person teams)
$120 per person (2-person teams)
Solo: $130 per person
* USARA members may deduct $8 from the entry fee.
* Entry closes May 18, 2006.
Fees include: Friday night meal, map(s), event T-shirt, post-race food, event insurance, professional event management, and a great experience.
LODGING
Basic camping sites are $15 per night, which includes restroom, showers, water and limited electrical outlets. Full hook-ups are available for $25 per night - reserve these ASAP at 812-767-1099. Hotel rooms available at Comfort Inn in North Vernon 812-352-9999. Other lodging within 30 miles: Columbus, Greensburg, Versailles, or Seymour.
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 to Butlerville (5 miles east of North Vernon). Turn north on County road 550 East. Continue north one mile to the park, on the left side. 5480 East County Road 400 North, Butlerville, IN 47223
View Map
USARA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER:
The MISSION can qualify your 3-person co-ed team to race in the USARA National Championships (California; Nov 3-4). The top ranking co-ed team will receive $400 toward entry in the National Championships! More info at usara.com.
INDIANA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP POINT SERIES
Feb 25-26 24 Hours On The Move; dynamikadventures.com
Apr 8-9 Planet Adventure; planetadventurerace.com
May 27 MISSION Adventure Race; dinoseries.com
June 10 Planet Adventure Sprint; planetadventurerace.com
Aug 12 Planet Adventure Urban Sprint; planetadventurerace.com
Sep 9 Indianapolis Adventure Race; indysprintar.homestead.com
The series will add the best two "long" race scores + the best two "short" race scores. "Long" races are the first three; 24 HOTM, Planet Adventure, and MISSION.
To qualify, you must race as a "core" team of two people, with third/fourth teammates able to swap in and out. Choose one of three divisions: Co-ed, Male, or Female.
For more information, visit indianaar.com.
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