DINO Indiana: Mountain Bike, Trail Run, Off-road Triathlon, and Adventure Racing

MISSION Adventure Race
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Delaney Creek Park - Salem IN
6:00AM - Midnight EDT (18 hour cutoff)

In its eighth year, the MISSION moves to a new location at the northern end of the Knobstone Trail. The hosting facility is Delaney Creek Park, nestled next to the rugged hills of Jackson Washington State Forest. This challenging 18-hour race fits in the gap between sprint and 24 hour racing.

The MISSION Lite offers beginner adventure racers a chance to see what it's all about. A shorter, 4-hour cutoff, less complex navigation, and reduced gear list allow an introductory taste of AR.

Participants travel by foot, bicycle, and canoe in teams (or in the Solo division), using map and compass to find checkpoints. Each team must stay together the entire race. Along the way, they will encounter various natural and manmade challenges that test physical and mental ability and creativity.

For those up to the challenge, a solo division is offered.

The course is designed to keep most participants going all 18 hours, creating a dramatic finish line setting where family and friends can cheer for their team as they emerge from the darkness.

DISCIPLINES
Navigation (entire event; includes plotting with UTM coordinates)
Cycling (on and off-road)
Trekking
Paddling
Ropes / Climbing Tests
Special Challenges
Surprises!

START / FINISH / TRANSITION AREA LOCATION
Delaney Creek Park
Salem, Indiana Park Website

ROPES SKILLS:
For participants who are less experienced with ropes gear (harnesses, ATC, carabiners, etc) we are offering a FREE Rope Gear Basics clinic on Friday May 14 from 5-7 pm. Each MISSION participant will be expected to do the following without assistance: put on harness, and connect your ATC/descender and safety line carabiners to ropes. If you are not comfortable doing this, please attend the free clinic.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, May 14		5:00-7:00PM 5:00-8:00PM 7:00PM 7:30PM		Free Rope Gear Basics Clinic Check-In Dinner Pre-Race Meeting
Saturday, May 15		5:00AM 5:50AM 6:00AM 8:00 AM NOON MIDNIGHT 12:30AM		Transition Area Opens Final Instructions MISSION Start MISSION Lite Start MISSION Lite Finish Cutoff MISSION Finish Cutoff Awards Ceremony

TEAM DIVISIONS
Teams may be three or two persons. The six team divisions are: 2 & 3 person Co-ed, 2 & 3 Female, and 2 & 3 Male. All teammates must remain within 100 feet of each other at all times. The field limit is 50 teams.

SOLO DIVISION
Participants applying for the solo division must provide a resume of experience. An adventure race of this distance and difficulty is much safer with team support.

To apply for the Solo Division, send a race resume along with entry form and payment. Race resumes should include recent solo or team adventure races, orienteering meets, etc. Include official results as proof. The key issue is safety; that you are a competent navigator and make good decisions with regard to safety. Solo participants are asked to carry a cell phone with them at all times.

ENTRY FEES

MISSION

Teams:

$120 per person (3-person teams)
$130 per person (2-person teams)

Solo:

$140 per person

MISSION Lite

Teams:

$60 per person (3-person teams)
$65 per person (2-person teams)

Solo:

$70 per person

* USARA members may deduct $8 from the entry fee.
* Entry extended to May 6, 2010, or when sold out at 50 teams per division (18hr and 4 hr). As of 5/3/10 about 10 team slots remain available in each distance.

Fees include: Friday night meal, cabin lodging (2 nights), map(s), event T-shirt, post-race food, event insurance, professional event management, and a great experience.

LODGING
Your entry includes Friday and Saturday basic lodging in Delaney Creek Park's group cabins. These are enclosed cabins sleeping 10 to 30 people each. Each cabin has restrooms, showers, running water, and a simple kitchenette. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, towels, etc. Family and friends may use this lodging as well and have the pre and post-race meals - guest price is $40.

Camping (electric & water $19/night; and primitive/tent $14/night) is available at Delaney Creek Park. Ample space should be available but you can reserve sites through the park if you wish.

Upgrade lodging to a "Deluxe" cabin: Sleeps up to 6 people (3 queen beds), fully furnished with satellite TV. Only two are available at $100/night. First come, first served reserve through the park at (812)883-5101.

FOOD
Entry in the event covers the pre-race dinner on Friday night (7:00PM). Post-race recovery meal will be served at the end of each race. During the event, each team or soloist is to be self-sufficient.

DIRECTIONS:
From US 50: Turn south on Indiana 135 at Brownstown. Continue south on 135 approximately 17 miles. Turn left on Rooster Hill Rd.

From Salem: drive north on Indiana 135 approximately 4 miles from Indiana 56. Turn right on Rooster Hill Rd. in curve just past Monroe Church of Christ.

East on Rooster Hill Road for 1.8 miles to a steep downhill with a split in the road at the bottom (Winslow Rd). Turn right and continue for 1/2 mile to a tee in the road (Delaney Creek Rd). Turn left (north) for 1/4 mile, then turn right into the park entrance. View Map

USARA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER:
The MISSION can qualify your 3-person co-ed team to race in the USARA National Championships (October 14-16, 2010; Hidden Valley, PA). The top three teams in this division will be offered the qualifying slot, with roll-down if top teams decline or have already qualitied. The top finishing co-ed team will receive $400 toward entry in the National Championships! usaranationals.com.

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