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>> 8/8/2010
Raid the Rock 2-4 hour course now part of the Adventure Sprint Championship!


>> 6/22/2010
Navigation Clinic scheduled for September 11, 2010. All proceeds will go to Outward Bound Little Rock. Click here for more details.

>> 6/22/2010
Raid the Rock registration is now open. Don't wait, register today!

>> 5/6/2010
The date has been set for the 10th Annual Raid the Rock adventure race.
Race date is October 9th, 2010. Start training now!!

>> 8/19/2009
Calling all volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering or know anyone that is, have them contact us at info@raidtherock.com

>> 7/24/2009
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  • Raid the Rock - Short Course Race Information
    Part of the Arkansas Adventure Sprint Championships

    Race Date and Time
    Date: October 9, 2010
    Time: TBD
    Location: To be announced at pre-race meeting on Friday, October 8th

    Race Fees

    2-4 HOUR COURSE
    Early Registration (ends at 11:59PM on September 14th): $80 per racer
    Normal Registration (After September 14th): $105 per racer

    Short Course - Race Course
    The Raid the Rock Short Course will be a great introduction to the sport of Adventure Racing.
    It is designed to take 2-4 hours.
    Below is an overview of the disciplines you can expect on the short course:

      Biking

    • The biking for the short course will be on dirt roads with a limited amount on single track trails. Hybrid bikes can be used for the short course.
    • Trekking

    • The trekking section will be in the wilderness, trails and dirt roads. There will be a limited amount of bushwhacking.
    • Paddling

    • The paddling section will be on flat water. Teams will use canoes and solo racers will have sit-on-top kayaks. Boats, paddles, and PFD's will be provided by race management.
    • Navigation

    • There will be navigation on the short course.
    • Mystery Event

    • Can't say much about this one - then it wouldn't be a mystery!!

    Teams
    Short course teams will have an Open and Solo race division. The Open division will be 2-person and 3 person teams - co-ed, male, female.
    There are no age limits for team members.

    The 2-4 course can be run without a support crew.

    Other Race Information
    Registration for both races will be from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on October 8th at a location to be announced the week of the race. All team members must be present at the check in. Teams will get the appropriate amount of race course details at the pre-race meeting. The exact location and time will be announced in the Team Captains Letter emailed out approximately 1-week before the event.

    The exact race start time will be posted on the website as well as emailed to the Team Captain during the month of October, at least 1-week before the event.
    The pre-race meeting starts at 7:00 pm on October 8th.

    The after party and awards ceremony will be held at a location and time to be announced the week of the race. The post race activities will start around 6:00pm - 7:00 pm on October 9th. Additional meal tickets can be purchased for $10 each during registration.

    Registration fees include:

    • Raid the Rock shirt for each racer
    • Finishing awards for every finishing team
    • Awards and prizes for the top 3 finishing teams in each division
    • Post Race Dinner for each team member and two Support Crew members
    • Use of the provided canoe and paddles
    • Maps
    • Land use fee
    • Entry into one great race

    Lodging
    Downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock have a wide variety of hotel services.
    http://www.downtownlittlerockhotels.com/
    There is camping at nearby Burns Parks and Lake Maumelle Park.

    Discounts
    The following sponsors are giving a 10% discount to all Raid the Rock participants:

    Little Rock Climbing Center
    Ozark Outdoor Supply

    Contact Information
    Email: info@raidtherock.com