Primal Quest Sprint Series to launch in May
19.02.2008
On Saturday, May 10, 2008 Don Mann and Dawn Taylor-Mann, the producers of the Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race, will usher in a new addition to the world of adventure racing, the Primal Quest Sprint Series (PQSS).The Primal Quest Sprint Series offers fast-paced adventure racing for teams of two and features the classic adventure racing disciplines of trekking/trail running, mountain biking, and paddling. Teams will also face special events like a cargo net climb, ropes bridge, low crawl, and straight out of Don Mann’s Navy SEAL Training events, the infamous log PT!
PQSS race courses do not require certifications and are perfect for new adventure racers, runners, bikers, triathletes and other traditional athletes. They will also remain fun and challenging for more experienced teams who can use the PQSS as tune-ups for longer competitions. Top finishers will complete the courses in about four hours, while less experienced teams will finish in approximately six hours. The two person teams can choose to race in either the co-ed, female, or male categories.
All finishers receive: Awards, Race T-Shirt or Race Cap, Post Race Meal, and an Adventure Experience of a Lifetime!
The first PQSS is Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Pocahontas State Park, just 20 miles from downtown Richmond, Virginia. Registration for this event opens March 1, 2008.
The second PQSS is scheduled for the fall of 2008 and will be held in North Carolina at a location to be announced soon.
The team behind the Primal Quest Sprint Series has more experience producing multi-sport competitions than anyone else in the world. Don Mann has selected Michael and Jennifer Staton as the PQSS Race Managers. He says of the Staton’s experience, “I hand picked Michael and Jennifer because I have worked with them, producing challenging competitions for many years, and they have proven themselves time and time again as extremely professional, competent and knowledgeable event managers.â€
Joe Moerschbaecher, an experienced and elite adventure racer, backcountry guide, and professor at Brevard College in North Carolina, was selected as the PQSS Race Director and Course Designer.
The Primal Quest Sprint Series complement The Primal Quest Expedition Adventure Race, a 5 – 10 day, an annual 450+ mile long adventure race. This year, PQ takes place in Montana, beginning June 21, 2008.
For more information about the Primal Quest Sprint Series, please visit the official race website: www.primalquestsprintseries.com.
