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:   10/11-12/2008

Location:  Redding, CA
Duration:   4-6 hrs or 24+/- hrs.
Athletic Disciplines:
Running/Trekking, Mountain Biking, Paddling, and Orienteering

* GEAR LIST AVAILABLE SOON *

2 different adventure challenge courses to choose from - 4-6 & 24+ hours!

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 8/14) / $125/participant (after 8/14)
Cost 12hr:   $125/participant (before 8/14) / $155/participant (after 8/14)
Cost 24+hr:   $145/participant (before 8/14) / $175/participant (after 8/14)

Event Preview

3 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 moderate 12hr course for those looking for a step up..
- A tough, 24+hr course for more experienced participants that want a longer distance, higher degree of difficulty, and a true endurance test.

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

The Pacheco, Quicksilver, and Coe events have been progressively more difficult and should have prepared you for a more advanced challenge... therefore, we created a magnificent 24 hour course in the Trinity Alps that that will satisfy definitely challenge even the most experienced athletes. Rogaine-orienteering style, there will be many navigation and route choices. Steep hills and off trail travel throughout the course.

If you don't feel ready for the full course, we also have a shorter 4-6hr. edition and a 12hr. edition that are also very challenging, but not as gruelling and with easier navigation.

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