Race Details
Tentative Schedule
8:00 AM Racer Check-In Opens and Volunteers Report
9:15 AM Racer Check-In Closes
9:00 AM Volunteer Meeting & transport to stations
9:30 AM Team Captain's Meeting (Required)
10:00 AM RACE BEGINS!
3:00 PM RACE FINISH!
3:00 - 5:00 PM Post-race Celebration and Awards
Tentative schedule. Subject to change.
Required Individual Equipment
Dry change of clothes and rain gear
Whistle
Light source with extra batteries
Food, water, and the ability to carry 2 liters
A sense of adventure
Required Team Equipment
Mountain bike with cycling helmet and spare bike inner tube*
Three-person canoe, 2 paddles, 3 pfds
Orienteering compass
Fire starting supplies e.g. matches, flint
Waterproofing method and ink pen for map and passbook
Wilderness medical and survival kit
* Optional: tire pump and patch kit (strongly recommended).
GPS units, cell phones, PDAs, and other communication devices prohibited. You may carry a cell phone for emergencies or to take photos, but we are not responsible if it gets wet. All non-authorized forms of transportation prohibited. See racer packet for details about prohibited items and complete gear list.
Rentals
We are arranging mountain bike and canoe rentals with a local co-op, however you are welcome (and encouraged) to bring your own. Please indicate if you need a rental in registration or contact us.
Racer Packet
The racer packet is specific to this race and contains vital information beyond what’s listed on this webpage. Participation in the race implies you’ve read, understood, and agreed to the content within. Please download and review the racer packet by clicking below, and of course let us know if you have any questions.
Please read through the official MedWAR Challenge Curriculum and FAQ’s for very important details before registering for any of the races.