Pisgah Double Dare

31 03 2008

Can you say PMBAR times Two…that’s right two back to back 12 Hr days in the Pisgah Mountains in search of checkpoints…strategy, navigation and endurance are the keys….Starts in the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. 

 www.pisgahproductions.com



Off-Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell

31 03 2008

She’s back again for one of the most brutal MTB enduros on the east coast….date has just been released so stay posted for more details.  Distance hovers around 55-60 miles with long extended climbs and arm numbing downhills.  Details are pending, so keep a check on the site below:

http://www.mtngoatepics.com/offroadassaultmt_mitchell.htm



EX2 Cranky Monkey 12HR MTB

27 03 2008

Quantico Va.- One of several events sponsored by EX2 Adventures.  Visit their site below and check out the ton of trail runs- off-road triathalons and MTB races.

http://www.ex2adventures.com/



Massanutten 100

27 03 2008

100 Mile Trail run in Front Royal Va.

http://www.vhtrc.org/mmt/index.htm



MED-WAR AR

27 03 2008
  • Land: Hiking, Running, Orienteering, Climbing, Ropes Elements, Mountain Biking
  • Water: Canoeing, Stream/River Crossing, and Wading
  • Preparation: Gear, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, Etc.
  • Wilderness Medicine: Knowledge and Skills

http://www.medwar.org/midatlantic/details.htm



Upstate Adventure Race

27 03 2008

“The first annual Upstate Adventure Race brings the exciting world of multi-sport endurance racing to the Upstate of South Carolina on October 25th, 2008.

Teams of 2 or 3 racers will trek, paddling and bike non-stop for 30 hours across a nearly 100 mile course with only a map and compass to guide them through the regions most picturesque landscapes.”

http://www.checkpointzero.com/upstate



Gator Trail 50K Trail Run

27 03 2008

50Km trail run to be held at Lake Waccamaw trails featuring a sandy pine straw 5.2 mile loop.  A fairly tame and flat trail for your first ultra-run.  Visit the Wilmington Road Runners link and calendar for this and other races along the coast.

http://www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org/



Black Beard Adventure Race

27 03 2008

Sprint series AR held in the Outer Banks of NC.  Kayaking on the Ocean Inlet…Mountain Bike…Trekking and Coasteering…80 ft. Rappell…

http://americanadventuresports.com/blackbeard.htm



Iso Series Yuki-Joy AR

27 03 2008

The IsoSeries is the first adventure race series in the Piedmont-Triad open to the community in recent memory. The Triad has got great rivers to paddle, some serious back road hills to bust your quads pedaling, and hidden gems of backcountry trekking areas. Our first race will be taking full advantage of the land for 12 hours of trail-losing, checkpoint finding fun.

http://www.wfu.edu/~falltl4/



Check Point Zero Results

23 03 2008
From Team O’ Brother, Where Art Thou (RDU Trailblazers Brian Thompson and Jeff Thompson) read more about their race on the link below.

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