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2008 Rage Sprint 8 Hour AR
Infiterra Sports is proud to bring you the 1st ever Rage Sprint adventure race to be held Saturday, July 12, 2008 in Northwestern Lower Michigan near Cadillac, Michigan.
The Rage Sprint will coincide with the 30hr Adventure Rage. The decision has been made by Infiterra Staff to add this sprint race to the schedule to open the way for those not ready for a 30hr race. This Sprint Race will allow these racers to experience some of the challenges and beauty of the Manistee National Forest area without having to compete on a 30hr course. So if you want to experience some RAGE on a smaller scale, this is the race for you!
REGISTRATION OPENS - Monday May 12th
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Note: We will need to have 50 registered participants by June 14th or we will have to cancel the Rage Sprint.
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Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Location: Caberfae Peaks Resort - Cadillac, Michigan
Length: 8 hour sprint race
Time: 10:00am Race Start (Registration 7:30 - 8:30am, Race Briefing is Saturday morning 8:45am )
Disciplines: Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Orienteering, Trekking
Divisions: 2 person coed, male (MM), female (FF) Solo
Who: Intermediate to Advanced
Event Cost:
Per Person - $70.00 - The cost includes post-race banquet, and some very nice prizes that will go to the top finishers. Entry may be limited to 100 total racers on a first come-first serve basis. This race will have the potential to sell out quickly so don't delay in getting your spot reserved.
About The Race:
The 8 hour Rage Sprint is introduced this year for its inaugural running. It will be a subset of the 30 hour Adventure Rage which will be held simultaneously. The race will be hosted out of Caberfae Peaks Resort. The first ever Rage Sprint will feel like a big race with navigation and route choices and the great terrain in the surrounding area. Teams will NOT be required to plot UTM coordinates. No support crew will be required.
Prizes: Gear prizes will be awarded in all divisions.
Location & Directions: All pre and post race activities will be taking place at Caberfae Peaks Resort. Caberfae is located about 15 miles west of Cadillac, Michigan at:
Caberfae Road
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 862-3000
Post Race Banquet and Awards Ceremony: Yes there will be one. Tentatively planned for Saturday evening around 7:30pm. The banquet for the Rage Sprint will coincide with the banquet for the 30 Hour Adventure Rage. This huge banquet will be held in the beautiful hall at Caberfae Peaks Resort. It will be a great post race gathering with participants from both events. The food will be top notch catered by the resort. You will definitely want to stick around for this post race affair!
Accommodations: Caberfae will be offering special pricing for racers. Rates are as follows:
- Special rate for staying all three nights (July 10, 11, & 12) is $149 per room plus tax with a maximum of 4 per room.
- Rate for one room per night is $69 per night plus tax of single or double occupancy, $74 for triple occupancy, and $79 for quadruple occupancy.
- Racers should let the resort know they are with Infiterra Sports Adventure Rage when they call to make reservations to get these special room rates.
- Phone 231-862-3000 for reservations
Course Details Include:
Paddle: Teams will be paddling 5-10 miles. Teams should expect some beautiful river paddling as one of the highlights of the course. 2 person teams must paddle in a canoe and solos will use kayaks. You are required to provide your own boat. Canoes or kayaks may be rented for this race. Standard livery paddles and PFDs will be available with rentals. You may opt to bring your own PFDs and paddles, either standard or kayak paddles. More details of rental options will be provided shortly.
Trekking / Orienteering: You should expect anything from dense brush to open forest to low wetlands. Trekking will be on roads, trails, and significant sections of off trail bush whacking. Navigation will be key. Mileage will be in the range of 5-15 miles. And you can expect at least one segment of more detailed orienteering in which teams will be in search of unmanned orienteering flags with a punch.
Mountain Bike: Biking mileage will be in the 20-30 mile range. Biking will be on all different road types from pavement to dirt to two track trails. Be prepared for some fun rides.
Contact Zac Chisholm with any questions about the Rage Sprint.
Sponsors:
Be sure to visit and support our sponsors as a way of thanking them for supporting us.
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