Shawnee Mission Park Adventure Race Guide 2023

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R A C E G U I D E

Sunday, May 21st, 2023

Shawnee Mission Park Swim Beach

7900 Renner Road (northwest side of lake)

Shawnee, KS 66218

6-HOUR RACE 7-8:50AM Race check-in Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse 8:45AM Race briefing Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse 9:00AM Race start Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse 3:20PM Awards Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse
RACE 7-9:50AM Race check-in Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse 9:45AM Race briefing Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse 10:00AM Race start Shawnee Mission Park Beachhouse EVENT
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PRE-RACE information

Whether you’re new to Adventure Racing or joining us for your 100th race, we can’t wait for you to experience Shawnee Mission Park in a new and exciting way! Below are some helpful videos you may want to watch before event day.

HOW TO READ A TOPOGRAPHIC MAP

HOW TO USE A COMPASS

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RACE DAY PARKING

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All participants will park at the beach in the gravel parking lot. There will be a clearly marked area to station bikes near the gravel lot.

TIMING & RESULTS

Your race time will begin when the Race Director starts the event. Your time ends when you check in after crossing the finish line at the beach house. Results will be emailed and posted on the event Facebook page within 2 days

AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the 6-Hour racers as follows:

6-Hour Solo: top 3 males, top 3 females

6-Hour 2-Person Teams: top 3 coed teams, top 3 male teams, top 3 female teams

6-Hour 3- & 4-Person Teams: top 3 coed teams, top 3 male teams, top 3 female teams

RACE SHIRTS

If you need to exchange your t-shirt size, please visit the race team in the beach house AFTER the race to see if there are extra.

PHOTOS

Race photos will be posted to the Facebook page and a link will be emailed out to all participants by May 24th.

GEAR requirements

PACKET CONTENTS

• Race bib + safety pins

• Race shirt

• Race map

• Supplemental maps

• Clue sheet

• Rule sheet

*Passport will be given out at start of race

6-HOUR GEAR REQUIREMENTS

• Mountain bike (hybrid/single speed will be ok)

• Bike helmet

• REAR blinking bike light

• Backpack/hydration pack to carry food & hydration

• Food & hydration to last 6 hours

• Compass

• Fully charged cell phone (to remain off during the race except in an emergency)

• Writing utensil (sharpie marker, pencil)

• First aid kit containing enough items for you + your team (bandages, gauze, tape, ibuprofin, moleskin, antibiotic ointment)

• Appropriate clothing for the weather

2-HOUR GEAR REQUIREMENTS

• Backpack/hydration pack to carry food & hydration

• Food & hydration to last 2 hours

• Compass

• Fully charged cell phone (to remain off during the race except in an emergency)

• Writing utensil (sharpie marker, pencil)

• First aid kit containing enough items for you + your team (bandages, gauze, tape, ibuprofin, moleskin, antibiotic ointment)

• Appropriate clothing for the weather

SUGGESTED GEAR FOR ALL EVENTS

• Long pants

• Spare socks

• Spare bike tubes

• Sunscreen

• Bug spray

• Cleansing wipes/hand sanitizer

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