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Chatt-AR-nooga
10-Hour Adventure Race
What is an adventure race?
An adventure race is a multisport, team-based, off-road endurance event that requires navigation through a course of checkpoints (CPs) using a combination of disciplines like trekking and mountain biking.
What gear do I need?
Mandatory Gear
Each Team:
- Bike Repair Kit (tube(s), multi-tool, pump/CO2, etc.)
- Compass (even for non-competitive teams)
- Permanent Marker (Sharpie)
- Duct Tape or equivalent (3 feet)
- 2 Antihistamine Tablets (Benadryl or equivalent)
- Cell phone
- Watch (competitive teams only - must be non-GPS or in AR mode)
- Racer Instructions (provided on race day)
Each Racer:
- Bicycle (mountain bike highly recommended but gravel bike will do if it's all you have)
- Bike helmet
- Red blinking light attached to rear of bicycle
- Trail running shoes
- Ability to carry water at all times (bladder/bottles - 2 liter capacity highly recommended)
- Whistle
Recommended Gear:
- Backpack with water bladder
- Extra compass (teams may be able to separate in some sections of the race)
- Food/gels for 10 hours of racing (no food/stores will be available on the course)
- Rain jacket (weather dependent)
- Bug spray and sunscreen before the race and possibly to reapply during
- Pants or gaiters to protect your legs (you will be going off-trail during the race)
- Bike compass and/or handlebar mounted map board
- Electrolytes
- First Aid Kit
How long will the race be?
Teams will have 10 hours to retrieve as many CPs as possible before returning to the finish
Where will the race take place?
To be determined, but it will take place within a 30 minute drive of downtown Chattanooga.
Can I use my phone or GPS device to navigate?
There will be a "competitive" division where GPS devices will NOT be allowed. Navigation in this division must be done using the provided maps and a compass. However, there will be a "non-competitive" division where teams can use their phone, watch, etc. to navigate the course.
Who's putting on the race and where will the money go?
Chatt-AR-nooga will be put on by a team of people with over fifty years of adventure racing experience and decades of race directing as well. All proceeds from the race will go to a to-be-determined charity.
Is there a minimum age?
Yes, racers must be at least 12 years old on the day of the race.
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