Desert Rage Phoenix 12-4-10
Who: 1, 2 and 3 person teams of Male, Female and Coed
Where: Saguaro Lake, at Butcher Jones Beach
When: 8am .
Get ready for an exciting adventure that will have you paddling, biking and trekking around beautiful Saguaro Lake. It's going to be a fast, furious day with lots of transitions, LOTS of opportunity to strategize, and lots of fun. Make sure you read this THOROUGHLY and check back every once in awhile to see if there have been any updates! Volunteers, we need you for this race more than ever. Please join us and earn an $85 race credit toward a future race.
25+ miles, 5-8 hours
Recreational course of approximately 12-15 miles 3-5 hour finish time.
Cutoffs will be enforced for both courses.
Every vehicle, including volunteers, must pick up and display a "Tonto National Forest" users pass. You can get them at Big5 Sporting goods, and many other places. It is HIGHLY recommended that you get this before you leave as most places up there won't be open should you decide to arrive the morning of the race. Here is more info: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/tp/index.shtml. If you already have a "Golden Eagle" passport and the "Tonto Upgrade" sticker, you don't need the pass. If you don't know what that is, you don't have one. For those of you coming in from out of town, the closest metro area to Saguaro Lake is East Mesa or East Scottsdale.
All race participants can look forward to an SAS running hat/visor as well as picnic type food at the end of the race.
What: Trekking, orienteering, mountain biking on trails and roads, lake paddling on Saguaro Lake & mystery events looping in & out of a single transition area. You will have to plot checkpoints on 1:24,000 maps using provided UTM coordinates (NAD83 datum). The race organization will provide contour maps covering the entire course on 8.5 x 11 sheets of non-waterproof paper, however, you are encouraged to bring your own maps should you desire. Boat rentals available from Ted at Salt River Canoe and Kayak: 480-345-7258.
The closest hotels are in Fountain Hills, AZ east of Phoenix. Primitive camping is available throughout Tonto National Forest and within two miles of the Start. Check out http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/tonto/home.shtml for camping info or call (480) 610-3300.
When: We'll begin check-in at 7am. Pre-race meeting 15 minutes prior to start which is mandatory for all participants, Race start 8am. In order to speed the check-in process, please have each of your teammates fill out and sign the waiver here: WAIVER and bring it with you. Sunrise is at 7:18
Registration fees for the long course are:$95 per person, recreational course $85 per person. Add $15 per person if registering after November 20th. Registration is closed on Wednesday prior. Click here to register now
Refunds will not be given for any reason unless cancelled by us, however, in extreme circumstances the entry fee is transferable to a future race hosted by Sierra Adventure Sports. Please understand this rule is in effect as arrangements for medical staff, insurance, etc., must be made in advance.
Dogtag Medals will be awarded to the top finishing Co-ed, all male, and all female teams.
This is a fully self supported race where you supply your own food, water, kayak/canoe, paddle/oar and type III Life Vest, along with all other gear.
Required Personal Gear (Every person must have & carry their own at all times). We may have a gear check on the course where you could be penalized if you don't have this with you. You do not have to carry paddle, pfd or kayak on sections other than water, helmets and bike gear only on bike section.
Whistle
Knife (not a plastic one)
Emergency space blanket
Suitable clothes & shoes for all venues
Hydration pack or bottles with total capacity of at least 100 ounces to be carried at all times
Survival mirror
Race bib number to be worn at all times (provided by race staff) |
kayak/canoe, paddle or oar & PFD (Type III) for the paddling section only
Any combination of boats may be used for your team, however, capacity requirements may not be exceeded, and may be checked. No sails, pedals or motors.
Mountain bike & helmet
1 spare inner tube for the biking section only
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Required Team Gear
-A team first aid kit suitable for all activities
-Two compasses, each carried by separate individuals
-A watch or method of keeping accurate time throughout the race
-5' of standard useable duct tape
-One waterproof map case (Ziploc's allowed though something heavier preferred as maps aren't waterproof)
-One bike pump or inflation kit - Bike Leg
-Mini repair/wrench tool - Bike Leg
-Tire repair kit - Bike Leg
-At least two pencils or pens that write
-One FRS two-way radio to be used for emergencies. 12+mile range.
-Water purification tablets, liquid or a water filter. Enough for 6 gallons of water in case of emergency.
* Racers may carry a cell phone, though they may not use it. It is for Emergency purposes only and must be kept in the “Off” position for the duration of the race. Penalties will result if anyone is caught using a phone.
...and a big thanks to our sponsors that make it possible:
www.REI.com
www.HammerNutrition.com
www.BootcampChicks.com
www.Racelab.com
www.ARbuddies.com
www.RoadID.com
www.Zanfel.com
Questions to Info@SierraAdventureSports.com
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Results Below from 2009, amazing Photo's Here taken by Karen Davis. 
