A New Race is Coming to the East

News Release / 08.02.2013

The Breakdown Adventure Race is making its debut in an area imposingly dubbed, “The Grand Canyon of the South”. Starting in the immense and spectacular gorge area of Breaks Interstate Park, along the Kentucky/Virginia border, racers will begin an adventure with miles of mountain-high single-track, scenic backcountry, and clear, gorgeous waters.

As a never-before raced venue surrounded by the Jefferson National Forest, this quietly beautiful area has limitless opportunities for some great adventure.. The inaugural Breakdown will introduce racers to what the area has to offer, and will grow each year with some really exciting prospects on the horizon. Additionally, as an early USARA qualifying race, teams looking to nab a spot for Nationals, will have an excellent opportunity!

The race will take participants through 15 hours of some of the steepest terrain in the East on foot and bike, and will also include flat-water paddling. Shawn Lemaster, one of the Race Directors for 361°Adventures, is excited about bringing a race of this caliber to an area that’s actively embracing and searching for eco-tourism type of activities. “Growing up in Kentucky, I kind of took for granted how beautiful and rugged my home turf was, but revisiting Breaks Park is incredible. It’s one of those places that’s so scenic it seems misplaced – like you should have to travel somewhere on vacation just to see.”

If the scenery isn't enough, a post-race party with free beer will reward racers for their efforts.  

The action begins the weekend of April 13, 2013.

More details and registration information can be found at www.361adventures.com