Here is some information for an upcoming Adventure Race in the San Jose / Livermore area.  Great way to dust off the cob-webs and start the 2009 season!

 

RED TAIL ADVENTURE RACES

Saturday May 9th

Lake Del Valle, Livermore CA

 

 

Register here, late fees start 4/27

http://www.bigblueadventure.com/admin/manRegistrants0.asp

Pay by check to save $$$.

 

Lake Del Valle Regional Park offers a beautiful 6 mile long lake, deep in a valley framed by oak-covered hills, and miles of scenic trails. The race venue is set up in a large grassy lakeside area.  There are nice campsites, but are filling up fast.

 

The Red Tail Course is designed by Mark Manning. Mark is an experienced Adventure Racing Navigator for team AR Navigation Supplies.  The course promises to have a great mix of navigation, strategy, kayaking, mountain biking, trekking and terrain.  It is set up for a maximum finish time of 8 hours. Open to solo racers and teams of two, three or four.

 

The Red Tail Sprint features a 2 mile (or so) kayak (included in entry), fun cross country travel on foot and scenic mountain biking.  Open to solo racers and teams of two.  Great for those new to the sport!  With minimum navigation.

 

Festivities at the finish include: BBQ, cold beer and other beverages, sponsor product raffle, and awards ceremony.

 

Enjoy the great sponsor incentives from Merrell, Salomon, and others.

 

VOLUNTEER:  Race Saturday, camp overnight and volunteer Sunday!

Here's the deal, volunteer at one of our upcoming races and earn an entry into a similar race of your choice.  We are looking for five (5) volunteers for each race.  If you volunteer for a sprint race then you receive a free entry into a sprint race of your choice along with the race swag, food and beverage during the event.  We are looking for Control Point, Start & Finish and Registration volunteers. Please email volunteer@... if you can help.

 

 

XTERRA Triathlon – May 10, 2009

Want a new and exciting challenge?  Have friends that want to stay "on a course"?  Check out XTERRA Del Valle!  This trail triathlon is taking place on Sunday, May 10.  For more information and to register visit: http://www.tinyurl.com/5fytr2

Straight from XTERRA Planet, the North America Tour, XTERRA Del Valle is a great way to start your race season out right!   Take advantage of the calm clear waters of the Lake Del Valle where the temps are currently 66 degrees (and climbing!), the fast-trails Mountain Bike trails and the forever scenic trail run.

Start your season with XTERRA – if you're working on points for your series…this is your race.  If you are a beginner…this is your race!  Get Dirty with us…Experience XTERRA DEL VALLE!

Register on line at:  www.bigblueadventure.com , or on-site Saturday May 9.

Straight from Xterra Planet, the North America Tour the XTerra Del Valle is a great way to start your race season out right!   Take advantage of the calm clear waters of the Lake Del Valle where the temps are currently 66 degrees (and climbing!), the fast-trails Mountain Bike trails and the forever scenic trail run.

Start your season with XTERRA – if you're working on points for your series…this is your race.  If you are a beginner…this is your race!  Get Dirty with us…Experience XTERRA DEL VALLE!

Long course – 1200 meter swim, 22 mile Mountain Bike and 6 mile trail run        

Short Course – is half the long course: 600 meter swim, 11 mile MTB and 3 mile trail run.