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2. Are there any rules to Adventure Racing? 3. Is the Adventure Race a relay? 4. Where is the course? 5. What does the course look like? 6. Is the course marked? How do I know where I'm going? 7. What happens if it gets dark? 8. Will the race take place in inclement weather? 9. How long will it take to complete the race? 10. Will it really take 8 hours to complete the race? 11. Do I need to be an elite athlete to participate? 12. Do I have to qualify for the race? 13. Is there a required equipment list? 14. Are there any provisions for food, water, and bathrooms? 15. Is there a place to keep my gear during the race? 16. What are the mystery challenges? Do I need special skills to complete them? 17. Are there First Aid stations on the course? 18. Are spectators allowed? 19. What do participants usually wear? 20. How technical is the bike course? 21. Is there a minimum age requirement? 22. What do we do if one of our team members cannot make the race? 23. How do I register? 24. What forms of payment do you accept? 25. What is included in the Life Time Fitness registration package? 26. Can I register solo, as a duo or larger team? 27. Where do I pick up my race bib and number? 28. How do I get to the race site? 29. How do I check in for the race? 30. I found desertdash.com on the Web. Is this the same race? Why do you require that I buy one of your packages? 31. Can I cancel my package once I've registered? 32. Do I have to be a Life Time Fitness member to participate? 33. Do I have to participate in the race to go on the trip? 34. I don't have a kayak or canoe. Can I rent one? 1. What is Adventure Racing? A. Rapidly growing in popularity, Adventure Racing is a teamwork challenge that combines mountain biking, trail running and other activities, along with numerous "mystery challenges." Often one-day events, adventure races test participants' physical and mental endurance, and are appropriate for weekend warriors and professional adventure racers alike. Back to Top 2. Are there any rules to Adventure Racing? A. Yes, the four rules to Adventure Racing are: Back to Top 3. Is the Adventure Race a relay? A. No. Each team member will start at the same time and complete every course and mystery challenge together. The team is given one overall finish time. Back to Top 4. Where is the course? A. The Life Time Fitness Desert Dash course is located in Boulder City/Lake Mead (approximately 25 miles outside of Las Vegas). Back to Top 5. What does the course look like? A. This course is unique and suited to the specific terrain of the area. This course will include a 15 to 25 mile mountain bike course, a 5 to 10 mile trail run, a 5 to 15 mile revolving discipline, and 3-4 mystery challenges. Teams are not told the distances, order of events until the pre-race meeting. Back to Top 6. Is the course marked? How do I know where I'm going? A. Yes, the course will be marked. Back to Top 7. What happens if it gets dark? A. Participants should come prepared with headlamps in the event it is needed. Additionally, lighted markers will be placed along the course. Back to Top 8. Will the race take place in inclement weather? A. Yes. Participants should plan for the current weather. Participants also will face changing temperatures and varied weather conditions throughout the day. Back to Top 9. How long will it take to complete the race? A. The race will start at 10:30 a.m. (MST), Saturday, October 25th and end no later than 6:00 p.m. on the same day. We expect the finish times to vary greatly among teams and range from 4 to 7 hours. Back to Top 10. Will it really take 8 hours to complete the race? A. While some teams may choose to take the entire time allotment to finish the race, most will finish within 7 hours. Back to Top 11. Do I need to be an elite athlete to participate? A. No. The race is open to all athletic levels, whether a "weekend warrior" or professional athlete. Back to Top 12. Do I have to qualify for the race? A. No, athletes of all levels of fitness and experience are encouraged to participate. Back to Top 13. Is there a required equipment list? A. Each team member is required to have a mountain bike (included with race registration unless excluded by the race registrant) and helmet. Kayaks and/or canoes also will be provided. Teams must be self-sustaining, requiring that they provide all gear: Back to Top 14. Are there any provisions for food, water, and bathrooms? A. Bathrooms will be provided near the transition area but not on the course. Fluid and fuel replacement will not be provided anywhere on the course. Refreshments will be available following the race. Back to Top 15. Is there a place to keep my gear during the race? A. Yes, there will be a secured transition area for you to keep bikes, water, coolers, etc. The course will take you through the transition area after each event. You may also return to the transition area at any time during the race. Back to Top 16. What are the mystery challenges? Do I need special skills to complete them? A. Mystery challenges will not be revealed prior to the race. The challenges are designed to test physical strength, mental strength, and teamwork. If any special equipment is required it will be provided and staff and volunteers will be on hand to help if needed. Examples of past challenges include climbing a rock wall, archery, orienteering, swimming, knot tying, and puzzles. Of course, it wouldn't be Vegas without also requiring a hand of black jack. Back to Top 17. Are there First Aid stations on the course? A. Yes. Back to Top 18. Are spectators allowed? A. Absolutely! Spectators will find that the best place to watch the race is near the transition area. Back to Top 19. What do participants usually wear? A. You must wear the racing bib that is given to you at check in. Other than that, wear whatever is comfortable for running and biking. Running shoes are highly recommended. Back to Top 20. How technical is the bike course? A. Due to terrain differences, each course is unique. The goal is to design courses that are challenging, but not impossible to complete. Each course will have a variety of single track and fire road, along with varying technical levels. Back to Top 21. Is there a minimum age requirement? A. All participants must be at least 16 years old. Back to Top 22. What do we do if one of our team members cannot make the race? A. You are allowed to change team members, divisions, etc. at any time prior to the start of the race. You must, however, confirm any changes no later than race check-in on October 25th. Back to Top 23. How do I register? A. Visit www.lifetimefitness.com, or request a registration form from events@lifetimefitness.com, and mail or fax to: Life Time Fitness Desert Dash c/o Athletic Events 6442 City West Parkway Suite 300 Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Fax: 952-947-0077 Back to Top 24. What forms of payment do you accept? A. Check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express). Back to Top 25. What is included in the Life Time Fitness registration package? A. Race entry, bike rental, canoe and/or kayak rental, ground transportation, and USARA racing license (required to participate in the race). Back to Top 26. Can I register solo, as a duo or larger team? A. You can register as solo or 2, 3 or 4-person team. In addition, your team can be all male, all female or co-ed. Back to Top 27. Where do I pick up my race bib and number? A. Bibs and numbers will be available at the race site, prior to the start time. Back to Top 28. How do I get to the race site? A. With the purchase of a Life Time Fitness Desert Dash package, ground transportation to the race site is included. Back to Top 29. How do I check in for the race? A. Check in is on Saturday October 25th at the Desert Dash race site. Race check in will take place in the transition area from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Back to Top 30. I found desertdash.com on the Web. Is this the same race? Why do you require that I buy one of your packages? A. Yes. The race is the same. However, Life Time Fitness has chosen to sponsor the event and to provide its members with a special race entry and package. No other packages provide for the ground transportation, and mountain bike and kayak or canoe rental requirements. Back to Top 31. Can I cancel my package once I've registered? A. All Desert Dash registration fees are non-refundable. Back to Top 32. Do I have to be a Life Time Fitness member to participate? A. No. The race is open to non-members as well. Back to Top 33. Do I have to participate in the race to go on the trip? A. No. Non-race packages are available. Back to Top 34. I don't have a kayak or canoe. Can I rent one? A. The canoe and/or kayak is included in all packages. Back to Top |
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