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.

For 2008 we’ve got 4 events with various Sprint (4-6hr) and longer, endurance options for more experienced teams.

Event Schedule

> March 15, 2008: Pacheco State Park (8-10 hrs) See Results
> April 26, 2008: San Jose (Quicksilver) See Results
> May 31, 2008: Santa Clara County Area (12 hrs) See Results
> May 31, 2008: Santa Clara County Area (6 hrs) See Results
> Oct 11-12, 2008: Whiskeytown/Shasta (4-6 hrs & 24+ hrs)

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Date:   5/31/2008

Location:   Henry Coe Park, Gilroy, CA
Duration:   12+/- hrs or 6+/- hrs.
Athletic Disciplines:
Running/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Paddling, and Navigation

* FULL RACE INFO & GEAR LIST *

2 different adventure challenge courses to choose from - 6 & 12 hours!

Team Sizes:
Solo, 2-person, 3-person, 4-person
Primary Gear Required:
Mountain Bike, Boat (see gear list)
Support:   No support crew needed.
Cost 12hr:   $110/participant (before 5/14) / $145/participant (after 5/14)
Cost 6hr:   $99/participant (before 5/14) / $125/participant (after 5/14)

Event Preview
Both events are adventure challenges. Teams should go at their own pace, have fun, enjoy the scenery and do their best to complete whichever challenge they choose!

2 different challenge courses to choose from:
- A tough, go-at-your-own-pace 12hr(approx) course for more experienced participants that want a longer distance.
- A 6hr(approx) course for those looking for something a bit shorter. Again, go-at-your-own pace and have fun!

T-shirts and goodies for all participants. Awards for all who complete the adventure challenges.

The Pacheco and Quicksilver events should have prepared you for a more advanced challenge... therefore, we created a magnificent 12 hour course that will satisfy the AR appetites of even the most experienced athletes. Many navigation and route choices. Plenty of hills and off trail travel so bring your A-game when it comes to decision making and physical conditioning.

If you don't feel ready for the full course, we also have a shorter 6hr. edition that is also challenging, but not as gruelling.

We will provide more information as we get closer to the event.