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The American River Adventure Series Gets Under Way June 1st, 2008

24.10.2007

The first adventure race of the American adventure race sieres race will be held in Cool, California on the Olmstead loop trail systems and will be a sprint format requiring 3-6 hours of mixed disciplines ranging from mountain biking, orienteering, trail running, and special challenges. This sprint race will bring solo racers and teams up to speed on the sport of adventure racing.

Soloists, and teams of 2, and 3 people will take on the fast and fun course.

There are many lakes and stream crossing along with the colorful open meadows and hilly terrain of the Olmstead loop trail system. Trial running, Orienteering, special challenges, and mountain biking along with a few water or lake crossings will make up this fun and diverse adventure race course.

Expected times required to complete the various disciplines may range as follows:

Mountain Biking 10-15 miles
Oreinteering 45 mins to 1-1/2 hrs
Trail Running 5-8 miles
Special Challenges 1/2 hr to 1hr.
Registration for the first adventure race is now open!