5th Annual LITTLE-BIG ADVENTURE

POCAHONTAS STATE PARK - SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2010 - 10am (set-up in TA by 9am)

***First 100 teams to register get 5th Anniversary Gift***

Updates below in bold pink - Canoe train up dates & lodging posted

Beneficiary: A portion of proceeds will benefit the Coalition for Active Children (COACH). COACH is a non-profit organizations whose mission is to promote a healthy future for children and their families in Chesterfield County through education and awareness about the lifelong benefits of increased physical activity and good nutrition. The coalition leverages community resources to address healthy lifestyles. If you are interested in learning more about COACH, please call 804-748-1706 or visit http://www.chesterfield.gov/coach/.

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 will track finish times.

 Date/Location: April 17th, 2010/ Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, VA 23832

 Team Fees: $85 through 31 Mar/$95 through 15 Apr/$100 16-17 Apr

Registration: Click Here to download registration form or go to the Race Registration webpage. Online registration is available through RaceIt.com - Click Here to register online! No T-shirt guarantee after April 7th registration.  Send registration along with applicable check by listed date to: 

Running Kids, P.O. Box 3593, Chester, VA 23831.  Make check payable to Running Kids. Secure online credit card payment www.raceit.com. If mailing, mail before April 10^th. 

 Online Registration: Closes April 15^th, 10 PM

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

 Entry Fee Includes: Event dri-fit t-shirts, use of ankle chip/team for chip timing, insurance coverage, canoe use, finisher ribbon, 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. Finisher ribbons for all participants.  Participants also receive an event t-shirt and sponsor giveaways. Some great random prizes can be won by anyone after the awards ceremony. One lucky participant will win a Ripper Kayak package, compliments Blue Ridge Mountain Sports!  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: Camping and cabins are available at Pocahontas State Park. For reservations call 1-800-933-PARK. There are number of area hotels.

HOTEL: 2 Great Rates at area Hotels for our teams!  Please call to make reservation in order to get the discount!  Packets will be delivered Friday night, Apr 16th to either Comfort Inn or Hampton Inn guests.  (chip pick-up is still Saturday morning at the race site)

Comfort Inn Chester - 804-751-0000 - $60.99+tax - discount code: Little-Big Adventure

Hampton Inn Chester - 804-768-8888 - $72.00+tax - discount code: Little-Big Adventure

 Packet Pick-up: Friday, April 16th: 12:00-5:00 pm Blue Ridge Mountain Sports at Chesterfield Towne Center. Address: 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA.  Saturday morning: race site -  7:00 am – 9:00 am ONLY.

CANOE TRAIN-UP - Limited spaces available so sign up now!!  Deadline to sign up is Thursday, April 8th. 

Chesterfield County Parks & Rec will offer 2 pre-race basic canoeing skills classes this year: Sunday, April 11th, 2010

10am-12:30pm  course # 19922

2pm - 4:30pm    course # 19923

$10/participant ($20/team).  Adult & child must register together.  Fee includes PFD and canoe rental.  Course covers basic paddling equipment review, safety, proper techniques for launching & landing, paddling strokes, and basic boat maneuvers.

Instructor: Kristi Orcutt: Outdoor Education Programmer - Chesterfield County Parks & Rec - Tandem Canoe Instructor - ACA certification 2002 - 20 years paddling experience: solo & tandem canoe & kayak - Naturalist / Educatior since 1990.  Contact info: orcuttk@chesterfield.gov 804-310-7964.

To Register: call 748-1623 to register for specific course.  Provide email address at time of registration.  Details and list of 'what to bring' wil be emailed upon registration. 

Arrive 10 minutes before class start time and Pocahontas State Park boat ramp. 

Address:  Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23838. Pay parking fee or display current park pass upon arrival at park.  Rain date is Apr 12th if needed.  (Chesterfield County schools are not in session for students)

0. Race numbers must be pinned to the front of each participant and be visible at all times.

0. Teams compete in all 3 events and must FINISH TOGETHER. Teams are disqualified if they do not finish together.

0. Each team member must have own bike (off road).

0. 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. Click here to view transition area map. 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.

0. The first leg of the adventure triathlon is the canoe. You have the option of using 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 seperated designated area. Teams will be assigned to a canoe & heat. There will be 25 teams to a heat at 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) The canoe leg is out and back. Always paddle on the left of the river and buoys. Team will be responsible for dismounting at the dismount point and assisting in carrying the canoes back to the start point. Click Here to see Canoe course.

0. 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.

0. Bike. Teams will continue to walk their bikes over the bridge. After crossing the bridge, teams mount their bikes and begin the 3.5 mile bike loop. The bike course will be off road trails with hills 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 the hills if necessary. Click Here to see Bike course. 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 seperated by cones. Ensure you use the correct lane for safety.

0. Run. There is a separate exit from the transition area for the run leg. Teams will exit and begin their run together. Click Here to see the Run course. Teams will finish at the finish line.

0. Finish Line. Running Kids is proud to have Champion Chip Timing for each leg of the event and finish times. Click Here to see the finish area.

0. Awards Ceremony. Medals are given to the top 3 finishing teams in each division. Must be present to receive awards and sponsor prizes.  New This Year!  Finisher Ribbons for all participants as they cross the finish line!

0. 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. 

LITTLE-BIG ADVENTURE SPONSORS

We are proud to have the following sponsors!

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Commonwealth Sports Medicine

Packet Pick-Up/Registration. Waiver. 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.