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Moab Utah Adventure Race

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  • Race Updates
  • Gear List
  • Forms & Certifications
Race Date:
Saturday March 28th, 2009
Racer Check-in
Friday, 6-9pm
Venue
Moab Utah
Distance:
50-60 miles
Course:
12 Hour Course (6-12 hours)
Disciplines:
Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trek, Rappel, Navigation
Format:
Team Gear Drop - No Support Crews - Solo, 2 Person, 4 Person
Divisions:
Coed, Open (Single Gender)
Entry Fee:
$175 per racer
Late Fee:
$10.00 late fee per person for entries/payments received 14 days or less from event date.
Registration:
Now Open - 85% Full (This race will sell out, don't procrastinate)
 
Racer To Do List:
Check Race Updates
Check Gear List
Complete Race Forms & Certifications and bring to racer check-in (Do Not Mail)

Adventure Xstream Moab - 12 Hour

The spectacular cliffs, arches and canyons surrounding the Moab area makes for arguably the most spectacular venue of all of the races in the series. This event seems to draw athletes like no other and is expected to sell out early. What better way to start off your new year of adventure than by competing in the first race in the AdventureXstream series. The course will not disappoint, taking you through the magnificent and magical canyon country near Moab Utah!

Disciplines Included for the Moab 12 hour Adventure Race:

  • River Paddle (~7-12 miles) - Flat-water River Section No Rapids
  • Mountain Bike (~35-40 miles)
  • Trail Run/Trek (~6-8 miles)
  • UTM Plotting & Map Navigation
  • Rappel (275') - Note, teams may bypass the rappel and continue in the "Adventure" class.

*Each disciplines distance is given as a range for training purposes. Exact distances are not given so that the course will remain secret. Disciplines, distances and difficulty subject to change at any time.

Approximate drive times to Moab from:
Grand Junction - 1.5 hours
Salt Lake City - 4.5 hours
Denver - 5.5 hours
Albuquerque - 6.5 hours
Las Vegas - 7 hours
Phoenix - 8.5 hours

Rappelling Skills Certificate: Required for the Moab race is completion of the "Rappelling Skills Certificate". This certificate must be handed in at racer Check-in. Click here for certificate. Moab Desert Adventures is offering ropes certification clinics. For more information go to www.moabdesertadventures.com or call 1-877-ROK-MOAB.

Distances and Times: The exact course will be kept secret until the day before the event. Distance for the entire course is approximately 55-60 miles.

Unsupported: This race will be done without a support crew. Teams will do a gear drop prior to the start of the race. See race updates for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities - Have family or friends coming with nothing to do? Put them to work. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the race. Volunteers who help the full day receive a $100 race voucher that can be used by anyone. Have them fill out our volunteer application here.

 

Moab Gear List - Preliminary and Subject to change.

Choose Our Xstream Gear Store for great adventure racing items or go to backcountry.com

Mandatory Personal Equipment (each person)
Bike
Paddle
Trek
Ropes
Completed Medical Information Form
X
X
X
X
Hydration System - Minimum100 oz (3L) water capacity - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Emergency Space Blanket
X
X
X
X
Bike Helmet - Buy Here
X
X
Bike - Buy Here
X
Climbing Harness - Buy Here
X
Rappel Device* - Figure Eight or ATC only (including 1 locking carabiner)
X
Life Vest - Coast Guard Approved Type III - Buy Here
X
Kayak Paddles - Buy Here
X
 
Mandatory Team/Solo Equipment (per Team)
Kayak - Solo Racers Only (Team boats are provided and mandatory)
X
First Aid Kit - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Compass - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Survival Mirror - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Whistle - Buy Here
X
X
X
X
Cell Phone in Water Proof Container (for emergency use during the race)
X
X
X
X
AXS provided Maps & UTM Grid
X
X
X
X
AXS provided Guide Book / Passport
X
X
X
X
         
Highly Recommended Equipment
       
Wet Suit and / or Paddle Jacket and Pants        
Tire Pump        
Knife/Multi-tool        
Lighter        
Spare Tubes / Patch Kit / Bike tools        
Gloves for bike and rappel        
Long Sleeve Polypro or Fleece        
Head Lamp - just in case you are still racing in the dark        
Dry bag for your maps and gear        
Rain gear and layering clothes (tops and pants)        
         

 

The following forms and certifications are required for the Moab race. These forms must be brough with your team to racer Check-in the day before the race. Do not mail them to us.

Moab Desert Adventures is offering ropes certification clinics Thursday & Friday before the race. There will be two clinics each day. For more information go to www.moabdesertadventures.com or call 1-877-ROK-MOAB.

 

 

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