We've done it Again!
We've proven to ourselves that we can't host a race after a nice, long, relaxing summer.
The next edition of the Challenge will be in
June of 2016
See you all then!
And a fine stretch of the legs it is!
The Challenge is an entry level Adventure Race. Teams of three have to have to run, jog, jump, swing, teeter-totter, zip, zing and whatever other off-kilter modes of transport that we can think of to take you just slightly to the left of your comfort zone while navigating the park.
Not quite the intensity of a military style obstacle course.
Not quite Thoreau's walk in the woods. Somewhere nestled nicely in between.
Proceeds of the event will benefit Haiti Outreach, Inc. an organization that helps improve the lives and living conditions of the people of Haiti.
The Challenge is open for participants of all shapes and sizes. Male and female. Old and young (18 and older actually). No experience necessary, but a sense of humor and a little competitive zeal with perhaps a bit of MacGyver-esque ingenuity will serve you well.
Entrance fee is $40. T-shirts will be available to the first 75 registrants.
Schedule:
8:30 Team check-in opens
9:30 Pre-Race meeting. Map distribution
10:00 Race Starts
11:30 Race ends
12:30 Accolades
12:35 Picnic
Maps of the park will be distributed to all teams just prior to the start of the race. Checkpoints will be identified on the maps. Teams then have a few minutes to figure out how they want to navigate the course in order to collect the most point in the allotted time.
The orienteering aspect of the event isn't all that advanced, but the compass will help you properly situate the map when out on the course figuring out your route (e.g. 'We're here....puff, puff.... we want to go up this trail...pant, pant, pant... and make a left at the second trail head we see..."). This will help save valuable minutes. Key lesson learned: don't lose you map. It's much harder to find checkpoints without it.
Note: while the checkpoints are numbered, you do not have to hit them in any particular order.
The orienteering aspect of the event isn't all that advanced, but the compass will help you properly situate the map when out on the course figuring out your route (e.g. 'We're here....puff, puff.... we want to go up this trail...pant, pant, pant... and make a left at the second trail head we see..."). This will help save valuable minutes. Key lesson learned: don't lose you map. It's much harder to find checkpoints without it.
Note: while the checkpoints are numbered, you do not have to hit them in any particular order.
BRING YOUR OWN WATER!!!
Teams have to be totally self-sufficient. If you think you'll get thirsty while running for 1.5 hours (and you will) bring a hydration pack, belt, fanny pack etc.
THERE IS NO WATER PROVIDED ON THE COURSE
We'll have refreshments for everyone at the finish.
As noted a compass is a good idea, but not really a necessity. NO GPS units allowed!!
Each team should have one person carrying a cell phone (in a plastic bag for water proofing) in case of emergency (with HQ phone number entered in the call log).
Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy are recommended. Shoes definitely. Clothing can be considered optional.
Teams have to be totally self-sufficient. If you think you'll get thirsty while running for 1.5 hours (and you will) bring a hydration pack, belt, fanny pack etc.
THERE IS NO WATER PROVIDED ON THE COURSE
We'll have refreshments for everyone at the finish.
As noted a compass is a good idea, but not really a necessity. NO GPS units allowed!!
Each team should have one person carrying a cell phone (in a plastic bag for water proofing) in case of emergency (with HQ phone number entered in the call log).
Clothes and shoes that you don't mind getting muddy are recommended. Shoes definitely. Clothing can be considered optional.
Getting there
The race will be held in Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ. Directions can be found via this link: http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmdir.asp
Once in the park, follow signs for the Sugarloaf area (we'll have signs up with the FSOTL logo as well).
The race will be held in Lewis Morris Park in Morristown, NJ. Directions can be found via this link: http://www.morrisparks.net/aspparks/lmdir.asp
Once in the park, follow signs for the Sugarloaf area (we'll have signs up with the FSOTL logo as well).
First we give thanks for the wonderful day.....
They're really partaking in limbering up exercises.....
Then the fun begins!
Don't try this at home.
Teams will be given a map indicating 8 to 12 “checkpoints” (see orange flag thingy at left) each having a different point value. The objective is to navigate the park in order to collect points in the 1.5 hour duration of the race. Each team will devise their own strategy and route.
Along the way competitors will encounter “challenges” designed to test physical, mental, and teamwork skills.
The team that has the most points at the end of the 1.5 hours is the winner.
Along the way competitors will encounter “challenges” designed to test physical, mental, and teamwork skills.
The team that has the most points at the end of the 1.5 hours is the winner.
Why participate?
Tsunami effect or three peas in a pod
Our goal is to offer a fun and challenging event that will serve the benefit of those less fortunate than ourselves.
There will be no monetary prizes, but you will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed!
AND,
a laurel and hearty handshake will be given to all members of the winning team.
There will be no monetary prizes, but you will take with you the satisfaction that proceeds from the consciousness of duty faithfully performed!
AND,
a laurel and hearty handshake will be given to all members of the winning team.