There are 5 team divisions in this race: Solo, 2 Person Male, 2 Person Female, 2 Person Coed and 4 Person Coed. Each Division winning team will receive $100. Additional Prize Money will also be awarded based on overall place. $500 will go to 1st overall, $300 to 2nd overall and $200 to 3rd overall. So if you win the entire race, you will walk away with $600, that is $100 for the division win and $500 for the overall win.

Event Cost:
Per Person - $95.00 Sport/Saturday and $75.00 Beginner/Sunday - The cost includes a T-shirt and post-race food. Entry is limited to 175 participants on a first come-first serve basis at each race.

About The Sport-Elite/Saturday Race:
This race will be challenging! This is the Sport/Elite race and the course is being designed with that in mind. That means longer disciplines, more mileage, difficult navigation and a longer race. If you land on the podium for this race you will have earned your share of the $1500 prize purse and some great prizes. Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. No support crew will be needed.

About The Beginner-Intermidiate/Sunday Race:
This race be of moderate difficulty and will serve as a great spring tune up. It will be perfect for beginners. We want it to truly be an exciting and fun race in classic AR fashion. No support crew will be needed. Teams will be required to navigate each stage of the race using provided pre-marked topographical maps. Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. Note that significant sponsor prizing is awarded for the Saturday Race, however, we will have some prizing for the Sunday Race as well.

Racers Please Note:
Many racers have expressed interest in racing both days. This is permissible, however, you (and your entire team at the Sunday race) are not eligible for prizes at the Sunday race if you race Saturday. The courses will be similar, so the person/team that raced Saturday will have an advantage; this is why they will be ineligible for prizes. For racers that want to race both days, we would prefer you to race with a competitive team on Saturday and then race with a rookie or less experienced racer(s) on Sunday.

Racer Check In Information & Directions:
The start and finish will take place at the Seven Lakes State Park Meadow Ridge Shelter. For a park map click here.

Local Hotels:

Below are a couple hotels located in Flint about 10 - 15 miles north of the race location. They are easy access from highways and nice hotels. There are other hotels in the area, so if you want to do some searching on your own please feel free

Holiday Inn Gateway
5353 GATEWAY CENTRE
FLINT, MI 48507
Phone: 1-810-232-5300

Courtyard by Marriott
5205 Gateway Centre
Flint, Michigan 48507 USA
Phone:  1-810-232-3500

Trekking / Orienteering:
The total trekking will be a minimum of 4 miles - much more depending on the selected route and number of CP's achieved. The terrain will vary from trails to dense brush, woodlands and swampy lowlands. Teams will always go through a significant off-trail section where navigation will be tested. Maps will be USGS 1:24000. Maps will be pre-marked with points.

Canoe:
Teams will be paddling 4-7 miles depending on their route. Teams are responsible for their own canoes, paddles (standard or kayak), and PFDs. Heavner Canoe Livery will be providing a pickup and delivery service to the race site. See their website at www.heavnercanoe.com or call (248) 685-2379 to reserve your equipment. Canoes must be open bowed and have two or more actual seats. Two person teams will paddle in one canoe and four person teams will paddle in two canoes. Solos are allowed to paddle in kayaks. The basic requirements for a kayak are that it be a closed cockpit, not inflatable, and not a sit-on-top. Standard sea kayaks, usually around 12-17 feet, with closed cockpits are fine. Check with race staff to ensure your boat will be accepted. Heavner canoe will have various types of single person kayaks available for rental. Both kayak and standard canoe paddles are allowed.

Mountain Bike:
The mountain bike stage(s) will be 18-25 miles in length. Teams must locate and check in at each of the required checkpoints. The course will include a decent portion of single track with the remaining portion on a mix of dirt and paved roads.

Fixed Ropes:
Details to be announced as the race nears. You will not need special certifications or equipment for this section.

Lendal Paddle Demo Program:

All Lendal Demo Paddles have been reserved.
Visit www.lendal.com for more details on their products.

Contact Zac Chisholm with any questions about the Spring Fury.