DELMARVA ADVENTURE SPORTS



2022 Nanticoke Headwaters

4-Hour Adventure Race




EVENT OVERVIEW



Come join us for a great adventure racing experience in beautiful Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, DE! Enjoy scenic views, wildlife, and even some rare trees as you paddle, bike, and trek deep into the park. This is an excellent race for first-time and beginner adventure racers, as the gear requirements are minimal, and the navigation/maps will be beginner friendly. Some checkpoints will be optional, allowing newer racers to scale the distance of the course to your own fitness and skill levels.


For our veteran racers, you too will enjoy the race as there will still be plenty of route choices and checkpoints as well as some great scenery! Come out and push your limits and claim the title of the fastest to clear the full course!



DATE



Saturday, May 21, 2022


Check-in: 7:00 AM

Pre-race Briefing: 8:30 AM

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Finish Cut-off: 1:00 PM


Post race refreshments and awards to follow.



LOCATION



Cypress Point - Trap Pond State Park, Laurel, DE



DIVISIONS



- MAIN DIVISIONS -

Co-Ed Teams (2, 3, or 4)

Male Teams (2, 3, or 4)

Female Teams (2, 3, or 4)

Solo Male

Solo Female


- SPECALITY DIVISIONS -

Family Teams (2, 3, or 4) - To qualify as a family team, at least one team member must be 9 years old or younger on race day.

Masters Teams (2, 3, or 4) - To qualify as a masters team, average team member age must be at least 40 as of race day.


- Teams that qualify as family teams or masters teams may choose to compete and be ranked in the primary coed/male/female divisions if they prefer. -



DISCIPLINES/DISTANCES (approx.)



Biking: 6 - 12 miles

Trekking: 2 - 4 miles

Paddling: 2 - 4 miles



REGISTRATION FEES



$75 per racer - (now - March 5)

$80 per racer - (March 6 - April 10)

$85 per racer - (after April 10)



PADDLING GEAR (provided by race staff)



Kayaks, life jackets, and double blade paddles will be provided by race staff in the following configuration:


Solo racers: 1 single kayak

2 person team: 1 tandem kayak

3 person team: 1 tandem kayak, 1 single kayak

4 person team: 2 tandem kayaks



MANDATORY GEAR



INDIVIDUAL GEAR - Each racer must have the following in their possession at all times during the race:


- Personal food and water/electrolytes for duration of the event

- Compass

- Whistle

- Emergency blanket

- Rain coat



TEAM GEAR - Each team must have the following in their possession at all times during the race:


- Plastic map case or ziplock bag for safe keeping of maps

- Pens or fine point sharpees

- Cell phone (must be kept on airplane mode at all times, used only for photos or emergencies)

- First aid kit



BIKE GEAR - Each racer must have the following in their possession at all times during the bike leg:


- Bike capable of both on and off-road travel (we recommend mountain bikes, as you will encounter a variety of off-road trail conditions, including roots, and sandy/muddy spots)

- Properly fitting bike helmet

- Front mounted white bike light (small flashing light OK)

- Rear mounted red bike light (small flashing light OK)

- Bike repair kit (one per team, containing at least the following)

- Tire pump or CO2 inflator

- Bike multi tool

- 1 spare bike tube or tire patch per bike on the team



Delmarva Adventure Sports


Laurel. DE, 19956 - (302) 228-9885