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: TBD - Fall 2010
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Location:   Hollister, CA
Duration:  4hr Sprint or 9hr Event
Athletic Disciplines:
Running/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Navigation, and Paddling

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

Team Sizes:
Solo, 2-person, 3-person, 4-person
Primary Gear Required:
Mountain Bike, Kayak(s)
Support:   No support crew needed.
4-6hr: Starts at 7:30am on Saturday, FALL, 2010
$99/participant (before 5/6) / $125/participant (after 5/6)
Cost 9+hr: Starts at 7:30am on Saturday, FALL, 2010  $125/participant (before 5/6) / $155/participant (after 5/6)

Please Note: Bring your own water! Limited access at race start.

Event Preview

2 different rogaine-style courses to choose from:

- A fast 4hr course for those looking for a quick run, bike, and paddle. Course is designed for beginner to intermediate racers with very easy navigation. Fast, fun course. Equal mix of disciplines.

- A longer, 9hr course for more experienced participants. Anticipate approximately 3hrs biking, paddling, and on foot. Water section can get challenging -- be prepared.

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

Both courses will have moderate, rolling hills. Biking will be on fireroads, singletrack, and off-trail. For the longer race, you need to have self-rescue experience in a kayak.

If weather conditions are unstable, the water portion of the event may be shortened or eliminated. The winds are extremely unpredictable in this location and the conditions on water can change instantly. Therefore, we plan to have shoreline CPs. However, you still need to have proper paddling skills, gear, and know how to self-rescue in the event you capsize your boat.