The first annual Upstate Adventure Race brings the exciting world of adventure racing to the Upstate of South Carolina on October 25th, 2008.

This is the second all new event produced by Checkpoint Zero, LLC. It builds on the success of two highly acclaimed editions of the Checkpoint Zero Adventure Race in 2007 and 2008.

The Upstate Adventure Race will further Checkpoint Zero's mission of delivering professionally managed events that provide a quality experience and high value for competitors, volunteers and sponsors alike.

When: October 25th, 2008

Where: In the Upstate of South Carolina near Cleveland, SC

Distance: ~100 miles

Duration: 30 hours

Divisions: Coed Elite, Open, Masters

Format: 2 or 3 person supported teams

Cost: $175 per racer

Registration: Online through September 31st

Sponsors: Inov-8, Numa Sport Optics, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, nuun, MyTopo.com, Trailblazers Adventure Racing Club, Hampton Inn, Appalachian Outfitters, Go Magazine, Headwaters Outfitters, Gusto Cycles, Victoria Valley Vineyards, TrackMe360.com

For more information or to register visit http://www.checkpointzero.com/upstate

Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series presented by Inov-8

The Upstate Adventure Race is the final event in the 2008 Checkpoint
Tracker Adventure Racing Series. The top three teams (by Series points)
after the Upstate Adventure Race will split the Series cash prize purse
of $10,000. The race will feature online coverage including SPOT-based
GPS tracking of all teams at http://www.checkpointtracker.com.

Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge

Teams competing in the Upstate Adventure Race may also be eligible to
win a free entry to the 2008 Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge including
round trip airfare for four from the US to Abu Dhabi. To be eligible,
your team must compete in the Coed Elite division and include no more
than one (1) racer that has competed in any adventure race outside of
North America. The prize will be awarded to the highest ranked team in
the Coed Elite division that meets this requirement.

For more information about the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge visit http://www.abudhabi-adventure.com

Please contact Checkpoint Zero via email at race@checkpointzero.com or by phone at 864-325-1181