Racer Update #2

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Greetings Calleva Racers!

With barely one day left for on-time registration, we wanted to send out another racer update. We still have a few spots left in both expert and sport categories so if your friends are on the fence, tell them to register ASAP!

We have a few updates to pass along from our pre-run and few other logistical updates to pass along as well. Team Captains: make sure to pass this information on to your teammates as we don't have all the email addresses.

Pre-run updates
We did our course pre-run this past weekend and it definitely promises to be a fun and challenging course. Since the race is in August you’ll want to remember to bring plenty of water though we plan to have additional water available at all of the TAs. Bug spray and long socks/tights may also be a good idea as the summertime in the DC area will have its fair share of ticks and possible stinging nettles/poison ivy. Racers in our Expert category will definitely want to brush up on their navigation skills for the race.  

Registration and Schedule Updates
We’ve updated the schedule on the website. Details are posted below as well. Note that this is an earlier arrival time than last year so plan accordingly!

•   6:00 AM to 7:15 AM - Registration and Check-In opens at Riley's Lock

•   7:15 AM to 7:30 AM - Load buses for departure to race start

•   7:30 AM - Buses depart!

•   8:30 AM - Race briefing

•   9:00 AM - Race start

•   7:00 PM - Official race finish

•   7:00-8:00 Awards ceremony and post-race food

Also, remember to bring your USARA membership card and number to registration. If you don’t have it with you, you’ll need to bring $8 for the single-event registration. 

Updated Race Rules and Mandatory Gear Lists

We’ve updated the race rules and mandatory gear lists on the website. Mandatory gear is the same for both Experts and Sport this year. We removed a few items from the previous list and added a requirement for * 2 doses of Benadryl / generic allergy medicine to the first aid kit.

Sport Racer Navigation
For our beginner sport racers who want to get familiar with land navigation in adventure races, we highly recommend Mark Lattanzi’s Navigation Tips blog (http://www.navigationtips.com/wordpress/). There’s lots of good detail there. You can also check out the Quantico Orienteering Club site which more good detail for beginners.http://qocweb.org/content/orienteering-technique-beginners

Transition Areas
This year’s race will feature several transition areas, however, aside from biking gear, you won’t be able to pre-position any gear or supplies. We will have extra water available at all of the TAs. Remember this race is unsupported, so plan to carry what you need. 

Adding Racers/Changing Divisions
As registration is closing soon, now is the time to consider combining into teams. So far, we have limited competition in our 3/4-person Coed Expert category which is eligible for the grand prize (a USARA National Championship entry). If you’re interested in combining or joining a team or changing categories or divisions, send us an email ASAP and we can work with you.

Childcare

This year we’re offering childcare to racers who need a place to stash their “little adventurers” while they are racing, through our primary sponsor Calleva Outdoor Adventures. The cost will be $20 for the first child and $10 for each additional child from the same family and is available for kids ages 4+. Calleva will be providing trained camp staff to supervise the youngsters during the race. If you’re interested, please send us a note at callevaracer@gmail.com so we can make sure we have enough staff available.

Race Roster

We’ve posted the latest race roster here. If you’re looking for additional teammates this is a good place to check. If you’d like to adjust your team composition, send us an email and we’ll work with you to get things sorted out.

For teams that have never raced in a Calleva Adventure Race before, here is a link to maps, passports and rules of travel from the 2012 race to give you some ideas about how this all works.

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Look for at least one more update before race day. This and all other racer updates are available on the race website. See you in less than 2 weeks!

The Calleva Race Team