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>> 02.01.08
Raid the Rock set for September 13, 2008.

>> 09.20.07
There is now no age limit for Raid the Rock team members!

>> 09.20.07
Note: Gear list has been updated to include a climbing harness.

>> 02.16.07
Raid the Rock set for October 27, 2007.

Race Info

The Race

Date: September 13, 2008

Teams: 3-person coed, (Premier and Masters divisions)
Cost: $375 ($30 discount if registered by 8/1)

Solo: 1-person with approval of resume only
Cost: $200 ($30 discount if registered by 8/1)

Teams

There are two divisions: three-person Coed Premier and Masters. The 3-person teams must have at least one female. To qualify for the Masters division every member of the team must be at least 40 years old. The field will be limited to 60 teams. There are no age limits for team members in the premier division.

Each team must provide a support crew for the race.

Solo

There is one solo division. Solo racers must submit a resume to the Raid the Rock race directors (hyperlink to team traveler address, TeamTraveler@Comcast.net) before registering. The field will be limited to 20 racers. Racer must be at least sixteen (16) years of age to participate. The same rules apply to solo racers as team racers.

Each solo racer must provide a support person for the race.

Registration Information

Registration and required skills/equipment tests well be held at a location and time to be announced the week of the race, in or near Little Rock, Arkansas. Registration is from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on September 26th. Teams will be required to demonstrate adequate rope and navigational skills and have all mandatory gear present for inspection. All team members and at least one support crew member 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 start time will also be announced at the pre-race meeting. Support crews will get their instructions at the pre-race meeting and/or as determined by the race organization. The pre-race meeting starts at 7:00 pm on September 12th.

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 6:00 – 7:00 pm on September 13th. 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 category
• 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

Contact Information

Contact Number:  501-529-3052

Pre-Race Skills Testing

At least one person on the team should be able to easily orient a map using a compass, identify basic map features, determine bearing given a direction of travel, plot UTM grid coordinates, and follow instructions. Teams will be required to demonstrate basic rope skills for rappelling and traversing a safety line. Teams will be required to read and sign that they have read and understand all the race rules.

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