How do I find an adventure racing team?

Finding a team Racers looking to find teammates can check out resources like the Adventure Race Teammate Finder group on Facebook or contact their local race director to learn about other racers who are looking for teammates to compete in their races. It may take some time to find a team you race well with.

How much is an adventure race?

The event includes flat-water paddling, mountain biking, orienteering, road biking, trekking, land navigation and team challenges/mystery events. It’s open to coed and same-sex teams of two, three or four, and individuals. Cost is $110 per person for the 12-hour race and $200 per person for the 30-hour race.

How long does it take to train for an adventure race?

Some athletes may need less time to prepare for a 3-8 hour adventure race, while others might need more. Longer adventure races, such as 24 hour, multi day, or expedition races, may take multiple months to a year or more to train for.

What is a Rogaine race?

Rogaine is a form of racing where instead of going for a distance, you go for a time. Rogaine races can last 6 hours or 24 hours and are most often done on foot, though there are bike and paddle rogaine races. Nearly all Rogaine races involve navigation and many time use orienteering style maps.

What you need for an adventure race?

Kit Basics For Adventure Racing

  1. The tow system. Don’t laugh – a tow system helps to equalise the effort that you and your team (or partner) put in.
  2. The mitts. They’re not essential, but padded bike mitts make biking a lot more comfortable.
  3. The shorts.
  4. The shoes and socks.
  5. The helmet.
  6. The shades.
  7. The top.
  8. The bike computer.

Can you make money Adventure Racing?

1. Adventure Racing: Entering it’s 12th running this August, the Wulong Mountain Quest has become one of the most prestigious adventure races on the planet. With a $100,000 cash prize for the winning team, it is currently the richest adventure race on the circuit.

What can I expect from an adventure race?

You and your teammate will get a map and will be looking for checkpoints determined by the race description. Some stages will be on foot, some on a bike and some in a kayak. You will have access to your gear in certain sections of the course, where you can get your food, water and change gear.

How do you start an adventure race?

Top 10 Tips For Starting Out In Adventure Racing

  1. Attend an adventure racing training camp or clinic.
  2. Practice bike navigation.
  3. Bike map board.
  4. Train carefully for adventure races.
  5. Practice for adventure races.
  6. Plan your adventure race correctly.
  7. Nutrition for adventure racers.
  8. Water for adventure races.

How do you get started in adventure racing?

What is the difference between rogaining and orienteering?

Orienteering events typically last for 1 to 3 hours but can last for longer. Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross country navigation. In contrast to orienteering, rogaining is a team sport, with 2-5 people per team. There is no given order to the checkpoints; instead, every checkpoint gives a number of points.

What should I bring to rogaining?

Basic gear you need for rogaining

  • Lightweight, comfortable hiking boots to ensure that you don’t get blisters.
  • Hiking pants.
  • Compact, lightweight hiking poles that can easily be carried in a pack.
  • Waterproof map case.
  • A reliable compass.
  • Windproof & waterproof shell for cooler conditions.
  • Hat for warm weather.

What should I bring to the Eco Challenge?

This may be dry clothing, food, dry footwear, body lube, footcare supplies, compact sports towels, anything you think might help you keep going after a long, physical hike. You will have to pack this bag and hand it off to Eco-Challenge before the start of the expedition.

How much do OCR athletes make?

“There are a few championship races every year where the prize purse is $10,000 to $15,000, but, for the most part, races pay in the hundreds, if at all. So for an OCR athlete to make a living from it, it most likely needs to be supplemented by sponsor money.

Do Spartan racers get paid?

Elite Beast Championship (Men & Women’s) Total = $100,000. The Top 20 Men and Women will all receive prize money and a Spartan Annual Race Pass.

How long is an adventure race?

Adventure Race Types But most popular are the Elite, Sport, and Sprint races that can range from 1 to 30 hours in length. There is typically no suspension of the clock during races, irrespective of length; elapsed competition time runs concurrently with real time, and competitors must choose if or when to rest.

What is involved in an adventure race?

Adventure races are designed to test an athlete’s physical and mental endurance as well as skills in a number of disciplines which can include: kayaking, rock climbing, abseiling (rappelling), horse riding, whitewater rafting, mountaineering, skiing, in-line skating, and even paragliding.

How old do you have to be to adventure race?

For insurance reasons most events will require entrants to be 18 or over, however, junior events do take place. There is no upper age limit for adventure races.

What is a rogaine race?