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Heat Wave #3 - Urban Adventure Race
(*SERIES FINAL!)
Date - Saturday Nov. 8th (Race Canoes provided with entry fee)
$100 per athlete, $110 after Oct. 25th, $125 after Nov. 7th

Limit - 60 teams


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Vegas Baby

Strip


Cottonwood


LV


Required Team Gear

1) A team first aid kit suitable for all activities. 


2) 1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, metal spoons OK)


3) Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals 


4) 5' of standard useable duct tape 


5) One waterproof map case (Ziploc's ok, maps are not waterproof)


6) One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Discipline


7) Bike tools - Bike Discipline


8) Tire repair kit  - Bike Discipline 


9) At least two pencils or pens


10) Water 100oz minimum

 

* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it.  It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race.  Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.

 

Downtown Las Vegas

-UPDATE-
This race will start and finish at Lake Las Vegas and run through the streets of both Henderson and Las Vegas, including some of the surrounding desert and mountains.
As a sneak peek we will let you know that the race course may include the Las Vegas Strip or Fremont street downtown.
All street laws of Las Vegas MUST be followed at all times.
Public Transportation WILL be utilized for this race.


-Check in Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Location:
The Athletes Foot of Las Vegas
4712 West Sahara, Las Vegas NV 89102 (702) 565-5500
There will be a check in at the race site Saturday from 6-7 am
Athletes checking in the day of the race MAY not recieve a swag bag or T-shirt.
-Pre-Race Meeting and Gear check 7 am
-Race Begins at 8 am (Rain or Shine)
-6 to 9 hour estimated race completion time.

-FREE Massages available - Beverly Grant will be giving FREE massages before and after the race, Tips are appreciated.


*There WILL be a water event and the Canoes / Paddles / PFD's will be provided with entry fee.
1 canoe per team. These are fast for a canoe and fit 3 people.



** You may bring your own boat or upgrade to a kayak for an extra fee.

$35 per kayak, for a 1 or 2 man rental.
You must inform us by e-mail 1 week ahead of time or you will be required to use the standard race canoe.


***Sails and Kites ARE allowed.
***Mt. Bike Rentals are available but in limited supply.



(Directions to the race site here)


**Awards ceremony will occur after the top 4 overall teams finish. Division medallists will be given at the finish line upon the teams completion of the race. All racers will receive a race T-shirt, a swag bag and a race completion certificate. A post race food will be provided for all racers and spectators.

Register Here

Race 360 Register

There is NO FEE for this CC service.

Required Personal Gear
(Every person must have & carry their own at all times)  This is a fully self supported race where you supply your own food, water, and all other gear.
All of this gear is inexpensive yet necessary and can be purchased at Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target, or any sporting goods store.


If you want High Quality Gear that will last please go to Road ID for these products:
Road ID

-Sense of humor.
-Skate Board, Scooter or Roller blades/Roller Skates. (Skate section)
-Picture ID.
-Money in small bill denominations.
(Amount will be determined later.)
-Whistle
-Knife
-Survival mirror
-Emergency space blanket.
-Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times.

-1 headlamp or flashlight (on during the day.)
-**FLASHING red or yellow lights!* (Must be on during the day.)
-Suitable "bright colored" clothes & shoes for all venues.
-Small personal first aid kit.
-Race bib number to be worn at all times (provided at check-in.)
-Mountain, Road, or Cycle cross bike & helmet
-1 bike headlight (on during the day.)
-1 spare inner tube (you might want more.)
 
   
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