Long Course is for series points, 25+ miles, 6-10 hours 
Recreational course of approximately 12-15 miles 3-6 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. 

Who: Solo, 2, 3 or 4 person teams of mixed or same gender.  3 or 4 person coed teams are the premier division and those who are eligible to accumulate points for the Desert Rage series.  Awards will be presented when 75% of the teams have finished.  All race participants can look forward to an official pair of Desert Rage DeFeet Air-eator socks or 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. 

Where: Butcher Jones Beach, Saguaro Lake  Whether you're racing, volunteering, or spectating, bring lots of water, food, lawn chairs, blankets, and whatever else you might need.  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: The will be opened with the gate at approximately 5:00am We'll begin check-in at 6am.  Pre-race meeting at 6:30 which is mandatory for all participants, Race start 7am.  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 7:19, though we'll have twilight at race start.

Registration fees for the long course are:$95 per person, recreational course $85 per person.  Add $15 per person if registering after November 22nd.  Click here to register by mail and save a few bucks on Active.com's user fees: Manual Registration Form
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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.

Medals & sponsor provided prizes will be awarded to the top finishing Co-ed, all male, all female, and over 40 years (average age of team members) masters division for 3/4 person teams.  Masters teams must declare their status at Check-in; ID may be requested.

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.

Required Team Gear

-A team first aid kit suitable for all activities
-1 Small shovel (a broad scoop or wide blade, no spoons)
-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
-Two FRS two-way radio's to be used for emergencies & a remote orienteering activity. 15+mile range.  Make sure these work, your team will be using them in the race. 
-Water purification tablets, liquid or a water filter. Enough for 6 gallons of water in case of emergency.