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How difficult are these events?
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Difficult is a relative term. However, if you
have never done an adventure race, you should expect to
make some mistakes and be very tired afterwards! In general,
with AR, you're not going exceptionally fast (like you would in a triathlon)
as you need to: maintain your energy, make smart route choices,
and move as efficiently as possible as a team.
We've designed the courses to enable beginners
to finish, but to challenge even the most experienced athletes. If you are new to the sport, you may want to visit our Partners
Section and visit some of the Bay Area forums to learn
more and participate in an upcoming weekend training session.
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Do I need a team or can I participate as a solo?
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You can partake as a solo,
but we prefer you are on a team with at least one other person.
Only those with competent navigation experience ( e.g. having
participated in BAOC or other orienteering events) can event
solo. Plus, the concept of adventure racing is team-oriented.
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Is this a relay event? What if a team member drops out?
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No. All team members travel
together at all times on the course. You must start and finish
as a team and can not get separated (more than 100 yards apart)
or your team will be penalized or even disqualified. If a
team member drops out for any reason, the remaining team members
can continue (with permission from the event director) and
finish the course, but there will be no overall ranking for
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Is there a detailed gear list or rules for each event?
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Yes. Each event will have
a more detailed gear list and a set of rules. These will be
sent to registered teams. The general discipline information
(and associated gear) is listed for each event. |
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Will I receive an agenda with location specifics?
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Yes. Once your team registers,
that information will be sent to you. In order to keep the
actual course as secret as possible, we will send you the
start location specifics within 7 days of the event. The course
route is secret until the maps are handed out in the pre-event
briefing. |
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I'm looking for a team, can you help me?
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Yes. Use our Contact
Us form and we will see if there are others in a similar
situation and connect you. Alternatively, you may have even
better luck by visiting some of the local AR forums (e.g.
BAAR or BAARBD). Their info can be found in our
Partners section. |
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I've got more questions... ?
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We may have the answer.
Just Contact Us and fire away!.
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