time, date & place
06:00September 25, 2005 Umstead State Park / Lake Crabtree Cary, NC
race description, disciplines & distances
detailed pre-race bulletin HERE Ambush is very proud to partner with the Traingle AR club or Raleigh-Durham to produce this premiere event. The guys of TriangleAR really know their way around the area and have set a great course utilizing the best elements of both parks. It is challenging, yet not overwhelming, and no matter what your ability or experience level, you will have fun!
The race includes mountain biking on singletrack trails and gravel & paved roads, trekking, life vest assisted swim, trail running and a navigation element with true "O" maps provided by Backwoods Orienteering Club. Part of the challenge, and a lot of the fun, is the surprises that the race will throw your way, so we can't disclose the exact distances of each particular element. It would be more useful to simply view the race in terms of time and to realize that you'll be on the course for 6-8 hours hours, and plan accordingly. You'll bike more than you'll hike, you'll hike more than you run, and you'll run more than you swim.
team composition
The race is open to solos, but most people find it more fun if they team up with one or more friends. Not only that, but you can save money by regsitering your team all at once. Team sizes can be anywhere from 2 to 4 people, any gender composition. Masters are welcome.
SPECIAL 9-1-1 CATEGORY: Racers and all team members must be full-time employees of Governmental Police/Fire/EMS agencies..this includes positions such as Animal Control, Dispatchers and any Military equivalent of these positions such as Military Police or Medics. No part-time, reserve, volunteers or privatized agencies may enter this category. Must present Employment ID at check-in to verify. Winners in these categories will be the 2005 Carolina Police and Fire Games Medalists and will be provided awards through that organization. The awards categories are subdivided according to how many people we get in each of the classifications, and usually go three deep. If the category is less than 5 teams, that category will be rolled up into the next applicable category. 9-1-1 Teams are eligible for special awards through the 2005 Carolina Police and Fire Games.
required gear
Each team/SOLO must have :
Recommended: (not mandatory)
skills certifications
No skills certifications are necessary. It is assumed that you are in good physical condition and have the skills and experience for this undertaking.
maps
Maps provided will be of a variety of styles and scales suitable for the task at hand. The orienteering section will utilize a "true" "O" map. You can test your "O-map" skills here.
registration info
*teams must register all at once to receive the discounted entry.
If you register on or before August 25, you will receive a high-quality wicking event T-shirt. (otherwise a limited number may be on sale at the race for $15)
we pick up the service fee!
downloads a .pdf form that you will need to print and send by mail
Please read the refunds policy before registering. Further information, directions to the START/FINISH and any last minute details will be provided once you have registered.
lodging
Umstead State Park has camping or there are several motels on Harrison Av near the Umstead State Park entrance.
contact
For answers to specific questions you can contact the race director
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