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 2009 we’ve got 8 events at 4 different 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.

2009 NORCAL AR Event Schedule

> March 14, 2009: Pacheco State Park (4hr Sprint)
> March 14, 2009: Pacheco State Park (9hr Event)
> April 25, 2009: Almaden/Quicksilver (4hr Sprint)
> April 25, 2009: Almaden/Quicksilver (9hr Event)
> May 30, 2009: Santa Clara County Area (4-6hr Sprint)
> May 30, 2009: Santa Clara County Area (9-10hr Event)
> October 10-11, 2009: Whiskeytown/Shasta (24+ hr Event)
> October 11, 2009: Whiskeytown/Shasta (4-6 hrs Sprint)

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Date:   5/30/2009

Location:   Henry Coe Park, Gilroy, CA
Duration:   4-6hr Sprint or 9-10hr Event
Athletic Disciplines:
Running/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Paddling, and Navigation

RESULTS

2 different adventure challenge courses to choose from!

Team Sizes:
Solo, 2-person, 3-person, 4-person
Primary Gear Required:
Mountain Bike, Boat
Support:   No support crew needed.
Cost 4-6hr:   $99/participant (before 4/30) / $125/participant (after 5/14)
Cost 12hr:   $110/participant (before 4/30) / $145/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 9-10hr(approx) course for more experienced participants that want a longer distance.
- A 4-6hr(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 10 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.