2010 Infiterra Sports Spring Fury 8 Hour Sprint
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Date: Saturday, May 22, 2010
Location: Sanford, Michigan
Length: 8 hour sprint race
Disciplines: Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Orienteering & Trekking
Divisions: 2 person coed, male (MM), female (FF) and Solo
Who: Beginner to Intermediate
Racer Check-In: 7:00am to 8:00am
Race Briefing: 8:15am
Race Start: 9:00am
Race Cutoff: 5:00pm
Post Race Food with Prizes & Giveaways: 6:15pm following 12 hour race finish.
Event Cost:
Per Person - $75.00 - The cost includes race swag, post-race food, and some very nice prizes that will go to the top finishers. Entry is limited to 150 racers on a first come-first serve basis.
About The Race:
This race will 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. Navigation difficulty will vary by control point, but will be on the easy side for the majority of this event. Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. Teams will be required to carry the gear on the mandatory gear list.
Racer Check In Information & Directions:
Racer check in and registration will be in Sanford Lake Park. For driving directions click here. For a detailed park map click here.
Trekking / Trail Running / Orienteering:
The total trekking will be in the 5-10 mile range - 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(s) where navigation will be tested. Maps will be USGS 1:24000. Maps will be pre-marked with points.
Canoe:
Teams will be paddling 5-10 miles depending on their route. Teams are responsible for their own canoes, paddles (standard or kayak), and PFDs. For those that do not have their own canoe (or kayak for solos), we are working with Penrod's Ausable River Resort to provide rental boats. When you complete your registration form, you will have the option to include boat rental. Rental fee will be $34 per boat (canoe or kayak are same price). Paddles and PFDs will be provided with rental, however, you can use your own equipment instead if you prefer.
Canoes must be open bowed and have two or more actual seats. Canoes may have a maximum length of 19 feet with a minimum width following the ratio of 0.1625 x length. (For example if your boat is 18 ft long it must be at least 35 inches wide. See equipment heading under our race rules, or click here, for the full rule.) Two person teams will paddle in one canoe and four person teams will paddle in two canoes. Only 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 if you have questions regarding your boat being acceptable. Both kayak and standard canoe paddles are allowed for whichever watercraft you choose to paddle.
Mountain Bike:
The mountain bike stage(s) will be 20-25 miles in length. Teams must locate and check in at each of the required checkpoints. The course will include a portion of single track with the remaining portion on a mix of two track, dirt and paved roads.
Contact Zac Chisholm with any questions about the 2010 Spring Fury.
