Adventure racers of all skill levels are invited to join team Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8 September 6-7 at Red Top Mountain State Park just 30 minutes north of Atlanta for the first ever Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8 Training Camp which will focus on navigation, cycling, paddling, ropes, race nutrition, race preparation and more.

The Training Camp will include classroom activities and in-the-field training and will cost $150 per racer. Tent camping adjacent to the beautiful Allatoona Lake, lesson materials, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, and loads of fun learning how to race faster are included.

Those interested in taking advantage of this opportunity should contact the team at team@checkpointzero.com. Space is limited so reserve your spot soon.

Checkpoint Challenge

The Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8 Training Camp will be held in advance of this year's Checkpoint Challenge, which will match members of Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8 with new racers to compete in the Trailblazer's Midnight Rush Adventure Race which is set for September 13.

As part of the Checkpoint Challenge, six selected individuals will be paired up with Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8 team members who will mentor and accompany them through training and race preparation as well as the actual race itself. The Checkpoint Challenge is an excellent opportunity for novice racers looking to take their adventure racing to the next level. Winners will pay no entry fee for the race and will be provided race shirts from Checkpoint Zero, water bottles and hydration tables from nuun and Race Pro packs from Inov-8.

The Midnight Rush Adventure Race will be held at Lake Russell in Clayton County, Georgia. The race will feature mountain biking, trekking, rappelling, paddling, and of course navigation. The 14 hour race will start at 10 a.m. and take racers well into the dark, finishing at 12 a.m. This format gives teams the opportunity to experience adventure racing at night without having to stay up all night long.

In order to be selected for this unique opportunity, please send an email to the selection committee at team@checkpointzero.com with a 200-400 word essay explaining why you think you should be selected for the 2008 Checkpoint Challenge.

Winners will be selected and notified by August 18th. To be eligible, we ask that applicants be a current member of the Trailblazer Adventure Racing Club, and be familiar with adventure racing but never have completed a 12 hour or longer adventure race. Entries must be received by August 15th.

About Checkpoint Zero

Checkpoint Zero, LLC is a sports marketing and event management firm based in Greenville, SC. The company operates the popular adventure racing news website Checkpointzero.com, sponsors the highly successful team Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8 and manages the Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series presented