The NORCAL AR Series was created in response to the growing demand from Bay Area athletes looking for more, high quality events
to participate. Our goal is to make each event fun, challenging and minimize
the typical "AR hassles" - like providing a support crew.

Again in 2010 we’ve got 8 events at 4 different race venues. Event options range from 4hr Sprint courses for beginners to 9-10hr events and a full-blown
24-36 hour finale event for more experienced teams.

2010 NORCAL AR Event Schedule

> March 13, 2010: Silicon Valley AR Challenge (4hr & 9hr Events)
> May 1, 2010: Quicksilver AR Challenge (4hr & 9hr Events)
> May 29, 2010: Pacheco Pass AR Challenge (4hr & 9hr Events)
> October 9-10, 2010: Whiskeytown AR Challenge(24+ hr Event)
> October 10, 2010: Whiskeytown AR Challenge (4-6 hr Sprint)

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Date: MARCH 13th, 2010

Location:   Henry Coe Park, Gilroy, CA
Duration:  4hr Sprint or 9hr Event
Athletic Disciplines:
Running/Trekking, Mountain Biking, and Navigation (NO PADDLING)

2 different adventure challenge courses to choose from - 4 hours and 9 hours!

Pre-Race Document
Racer Briefing Update (Added March 8, 2010)

Team Sizes:
Solo, 2-person, 3-person, 4-person
Primary Gear Required:
Mountain Bike, (Full Gear List)
Support:   No support crew needed.
4hr: Starts at 7:30am on Saturday, March 13th, 2010
$99/participant (before 2/20) / $125/participant (after 2/20)
Cost 9+hr: Starts at 7:30am on Saturday, March 13th, 2010  $125/participant (before 2/20) / $155/participant (after 2/20)

Please note, there is a $8 per day parking fee at the park.

Event Preview

2 different challenge courses to choose from:

- A fast 4-6hr course for those looking for a good challenge in a beautiful. yet rugged, location. Course is designed for beginner to intermediate racers with easier navigation.

- A tough, 9+hr course for more experienced participants that want a longer distance, higher degree of difficulty, harder navigation and a true endurance test.

>> See the trekking course preview!
>> See the mountain biking course preview!

T-shirts, sweatshirts, bags or other cool goodies for all participants. Awards for all who complete the adventure challenges.

This course will be very "hilly". A majority of the mountain biking for the short course will be on fireroads. However, there is some very fast single-track which will test your skills. For the longer race, we've added many different checkpoint options that include some difficult off-trail navigation.

Due to the time of year, there may be a significant number of stream crossings (on foot and bike). There are very few "flat" sections on this course. You're usually going up (or down). Make sure you're in good physical condition.

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