PRESENTS THE LITTLE-BIG ADVENTURE SERIES

What began in the Green Mountains of Vermont in 1981, now roams, hikes, splashes, jumps, races and plays all over the world. Merrell has redefined what "outdoor" means, combining modern design, legendary comfort, and proven performance to create footwear and apparel that are at home on the trail or out on the town. Merrell believes in encouraging and equipping you and your family to get outside.  Merrell is proud to be the title sponsor for the Little Big Adventure Series. www.merrell.com

1 Lucky participant at each race will win a Ripper Kayak compliments Blue Ridge Mountain Sports & Running Kids! They rock! The kayak and other great random prize drawings from our sponsors will be given away after the awards ceremony.

      

Photographs by Kurt Peterson

2010 Little-Big Adventure Series

General race information is below. Click on the venue for specific race details! 

Pocahontas State Park - Chesterfield , VA - Saturday, April 17th

Lake Crabtree County Park - Raleigh , NC - Saturday, September 18th

2010 DRIFIT T-SHIRT!

Little-Big Adventure Testemonial from Joe Graf who competed with his daughter at Pocahontas State Park April 28, 2007: "We just wanted to send you a quick note letting you know how much we enjoyed the Little Big Adventure Race last Saturday. My daughter, Katia, had been asking all winter to do a race with me and yours really fit the bill. It was everything we could have hoped for and more. My wife, my daughter and I all had a fantastic time and we will certainly be back again next year. In fact, Katia and I have already been revising our strategy and next year we plan to bring home a medal!!

For much of my child and adulthood, I was overweight. I always had a love of sports, but could never seem to get my act together. However, when Katia came along during this time of obesity in America reaching epidemic proportions, something really changed in me. I didn't want to pass my own bad habits on to my daughter. I don't want her to struggle with her fitness the way I always did. To top it off, at the tender age of 7, she is already a more gifted athlete than I ever was or ever could be (a 15.51 mile and a half at age 7, you've got to be kidding me!!). So I found the incentive that I never had before and today I am an actively training triathlete. I've lost and kept off over sixty pounds.

I tell you that so that I can tell you this. As a triathlete, I want to pay you compliments on the organization, professionalism and polish your event displayed. I've seen USAT sanctioned events that were not as well put together. As a parent, I want to tell you that the service that Running Kids is providing to parents is invaluable beyond measure. In my opinion, there is no better way for a child to learn than to get out and do something alongside a parent. The process of preparing for this event, training, strategizing and actively working as a team to achieve our goal has been something that Katia and I will never forget. At age 7, she already understands things about her health and fitness that it took me 35 years to learn. There is no price that can be put on that.

So, thank you for all of your hard work, as well as that of all the staff and volunteers, and keep on doing what you are doing. Your work serves to make lives better. There is nothing more noble than that."

Thanks Joe & congratulations to you!!

     

IMPORTANT RACE INFORMATION - PLEASE READ!

Race: Adult/Child Team Adventure Triathlon: ½ mile canoe, 3.5 mile trail bike ride, 1.5 mile run. Teams compete in all 3 events and finish together! Chip timing by will track finish times.

Team Fees: $85/team - price increases if you wait too long!

Registration: Registration opens approximately 4 months before the event. Pocahontas State Park registration begins in early January! Click on specific venue for race registration.

Make check payable to Running Kids. Running Kids, P.O. Box 3593 , Chester , VA 23831 . Secure online credit card payment www.raceit.com . If mailing, mail 1 week prior to event date.

Online Registration: Closes 2 days before event date at 10:00pm.

Payment: Check made payable to Running Kids with mailed registration; Credit Card with secure online registration through RaceIt.com.

Entry Fee Includes: Dri-Fit event t-shirts, use of ankle chip/team for chip timing, insurance coverage, canoe use, finisher ribbons, free lunch tickets, tickets for random prize drawings, and cool sponsor giveaways. (annual USAT membership not required for this event)

Age: Adult/Child teams. Adult must be 18 years or older. Child must be between the ages of 7-17. Team divisions will be based on the age and gender of the child member of the team.

Divisions: Boy: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17; Girls: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-17

Awards/Giveaways: Medals are given for the top 3 finishers in each division. All participants receive a finisher’s ribbon. All receive event t-shirt and sponsor giveaways. Some great random prizes can be won by anyone after the awards ceremony. Must be present to receive the prize.

Event Photography: Professional event photography will be captured and available for purchase.

Chip Timing: Champion Chip timing technology will capture each leg of the race and finish times for each team. Teams will pick up their chip race morning between 7:00-9:00 am . Chips will be immediately turned in after crossing the finish line.

Post Race: A complimentary lunch will be provided for all race participants and volunteers. Spectators can purchase food as well. There will be a number of sponsor booths and activities near the finish area.

Park & Lodging Accommodations: See specific venue information.

Contact Info: For more information email info@runningkids.net or call (804)706-1038.

Packet Pick-up: See specific venue information.

IMPORTANT RACE RULES & INFORMATION:

  1. Packet Pick-Up/Registration. Race entries are Non-refundable. Review all personal information at packet pick-up to ensure accurate results. Race Chips will be issued during packet-pickup race day and immediately returned after crossing the finish line.
  1. Race numbers must be pinned to the front of each participant and be visible at all times.
  1. Teams compete in all 3 events and must FINISH TOGETHER. Teams are disqualified if they do not finish together.
  1. Each team member must have own bike (off road).
  1. Transition Area set up 7:00-9:00am . All teams must enter through the controlled access point. All bikes & helmets will go through a quick maintenance inspection at that time. Any teams receiving NO-GOs that are not corrected will not be able to compete. Sorry, there are no refunds. Transition area items that are required: Bikes for each team member, certified bike helmets for each team member. Highly recommend you bring towels, a change of clothes-socks & shoes (in case of contact with water), water bottle for bike, and anything else you might need to complete the 3 event race. Water point at the transition area and finish area only. There will be no water points along bike or run route. When setting up your area, try to keep your bikes off the ground if at all possible with kick stands or by leaning them on one another.
  1. The first leg of the adventure triathlon is the canoe. You have the option to use your personal canoe or a park provided canoe. Park canoes will be on-site. During transition area set-up, teams with personal canoes will take them to the separate designated area. Teams will be assigned to a canoe & heat. There will be 10-20 teams to a heat at 5-10 minutes apart. Volunteers will assist in loading teams into their canoes approximately 10 minutes before their start. (the 1st heat will be loaded approximately 30 minutes before the start of the race) Team will be responsible for dismounting at the dismount point and assisting in carrying the canoes back to the start point.
  1. Transition. There will be one single entrance to the transition point from the canoe area. After canoe drop off at the start point, teams will enter and go to their transition point. Teams must secure their bike helmets and briskly walk their bikes to the bike access/exit point.
  1. Bike. The bike course will be off road trails. All riders must stay to the RIGHT at all times! Be courteous to those racers around you. Some paths may be narrow in spots, so be sure and call out if you are passing by. You may dismount and run you bike up any hills if necessary. Teams will dismount at the same point upon their return and jog-walk their bikes over the bridge and back to their original transition point. Note bike exit and enter is at the same location but separated by cones. Ensure you use the correct lane for safety.
  1. Run. There is a separate exit from the transition area for the run leg. Teams will exit and begin their run together. Teams will finish at the finish line.

   10. Finish Line. Running Kids is proud to have Champion Chip Timing timing each leg of the event and finish times.

   11. Awards Ceremony. Medals are given to the top 3 finishing teams in each division. Finisher’s Ribbons awarded at finish line. Must be present to receive medals and sponsor prizes.

    12. Natural Disaster Policy. For extreme situations only, the Race Director, along with local authorities, can cancel event if extreme weather or other serious threats prevent participation. Decisions will be based on SAFETY FIRST. The final decision will be made on race day. Due to the substantial up front costs required to put on the event, there will be no refunds. Each team needs to accept this risk of their entry fee.

SERIES LITTLE-BIG ADVENTURE SPONSORS

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