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Event #1 - Rogaine Skill Builder:
Dec. 29, 2007 Rogaine Skill Builder is the first event of the series. The skill builder session is designed to bring people together in a non-competitive atmosphere to help build skills. This will give everyone a chance to get familiar with the race venue and meet new people. A small course will be set out for you to practice. If you have not experienced The Great Seal State Park, your in for a treat. The forest is mature and has wide open terrain which makes navigation much easier. (no briars). The terrain is rolling to very steep to challenge all skill levels. You will find some really cool outcroppings in this park as well. See the parks website http://www.bright.net/~thollow/great_seal.htm Event begins at 11am and will end about 3pm. Begin and end the training course at your convenience, just check in and out. Register at the Ireland shelter. Location is HERE Maps and a snack will be provided.
If you wish to participate in the FREE skill builder, register HERE.
Event #2 - The Great Seal Rogaine 3 & 6 hour:
 Feb. 17,2008 is the first Rogaine to be held in The Great Seal State Park. A 3 hour and a 6 hour Rogaine will run at the same time. This provides all skill levels a chance to compete at a comfortable level. Come and enjoy wide open terrain. New navigators will love this course in the winter with no green cover. Experienced navigators will enjoy the high speed and long distance of the course. Look for one special activity to gain bonus points, just a small twist from the norm. Both courses end with a cookout prepared by Chuck. The top five teams and solos will receive awards. Someone will race for FREE, just register before Feb. 9 to be entered into a drawing. A drawing will be held for T-shirts and E-Gels at the conclusion of the race. This event will start at the Ireland Shelter. Directions are HERE. Registration is limited to maintain a quality event and to reduce our impact on the park. Registration closes 5 days prior the event.
The 6 hour begins at 10am and ends at 4pm. The 3 hour starts at 1pm and ends at 4pm.
The Scioto Society has granted us permission to use their property which attaches to the park, this will allow for a larger race course. The Scioto Society operates Tecumseh, a premier southern Ohio outdoor drama. Please support the Tecumseh drama.
The Tecumseh Outdoor Drama takes place at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain on the backside of The Great Seal State Park. We will be giving out items provided by The Scioto Society which operates Tecumseh. This show would make your racing weekend complete. This show consumes the audience since the drama unfolds all around you. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the AR weekend.
Registration is sold out and closed. Thanks you for your support. See the blog for more information.
Event #3 - Mountain Bike Skill Builder:
 This event is sponsored by:  April 13, 2008 is an opportunity to test and improve your skills in the mountains of Lake Hope State Park. You will be able to build skills in a non-competitive atmosphere. A small race course will be set out for you to practice. Come and enjoy the pristine 20+ mile trail system that rivals any in the state. A wide variety of terrain exists here, fast, rocky, rooty and some climbs to challenge your endurance. Event begins at 11am and ends about 3pm. Start location to be announced. Begin and end the training course at your convenience, just check in and out. Experienced bikers will be there for guidance. Maps and a snack will be provided. Pricepoint is providing prizes for this event. Directions to Lake Hope HERE.
You may participate in the FREE MTB skill builder. Register HERE Entries are limited, register early.
Event #4 - The Great Seal Adventure Race 4 & 8 hour:
 The Grand Finale of the four part adventure series will be June 22, 2008. Use all those skills and experiences at the AR in The Lake Hope State Park. Teams and solos may choose a 4 hour short course or a 8 hour long course. The course is designed to be fun, challenging and competitive no matter what your skill level.
We are working with the BSA Simon Kenton Council to manage the canoe leg. Boat info (final) - Teams (4&8 hour racers) are required to use the Boy Scout canoes. This takes away any advantage from having an awesome boat, you must rely on your skill and endurance. Solos (4&8 hour racers) will provide their own boats. If you need rentals contact us .See the BLOG for current info.
Course info (Final) - Long course will have the following elements ;3-4 mile run, 4-5 mile paddle, 3-4 mile orienteering, 12-20 mile mountain bike on single track and finish up with a small rogaine course. All distances will vary due to route selection and options. The short course will have all elements with shorter distances and minus the orienteering course. Both courses will have challenging navigation throughout.
The Transition/ Start area will be at the shelter house by the lake past the beach. MAP
The long course will begin at 9am and end at 5pm. The short course will begin at 1pm and end at 5pm.
Both courses end with a cookout prepared by Chef Chuck (his favorite part of adventure racing is eating).
The top five teams and solos will receive awards and everyone will be entered into a drawing for prizes, Someone will race for FREE, just register before June 17 to be entered into the drawing. There must be a minimum of 5 teams or 5 solos to be considered a competitive event to receive awards.
The overall champion Team of the 8 hour AR wins a 3 night stay at The Rimfire Lodge at Snowshoe Mountain, WV for 4 people. (Restrictions apply)
The overall solo champion of the 8 hour AR wins a 3 night stay at the Rimfire Lodge at Snowshoe Moutain WV for 4 people. (Restrictions apply)
    
www.Rimfirelodge.com www.Snowshoemtn.com
Register for camping or cottage rentals at Lake Hope click HERE. Directions to Lake Hope HERE. Pictures courtesy of www.spokejunkies.com visit them for detailed trail info for Great Seal and Lake Hope. Check HERE for a trail map and trail descriptions for Lake Hope. See our download page for a topographical map of Lake Hope.
Registration is closed, Thank-you for your support.
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