We've just finalized terms with a critical venue and they are requiring that we limit the total number of warm bodies including racers, staff, volunteers, support, spectators, etc.

The only way for us to ensure we don't violate the terms of our agreement at any time during the race is to set a hard limit of 175 racers. We had 204 racers this past March. Right now we've got 17 teams registered for a total of 49 racers which means there are 126 individual racer slots left.

Registration is open now. Payment in full is due by January 31st.

We are providing boats. Each team will be provided a Mad River Adventure 16 canoe. Outside boats will NOT be allowed.

As usual we have an all new course for 2009...designed by Tony Berwald...tested and staffed by team Checkpoint Zero/Inov-8.

We have GREAT transition areas this year. Support crews will find their jobs made easier on several fronts.

Mike Bitton will be photographing the race. He's in the United Arab Emirates right now following Nike, DART-nuun, Salomon/Crested Butte and Team SOLE at the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge. Have you SEEN his photos?

This race is part of the expanded 2009 Checkpoint Tracker Adventure Racing Series presented by Inov-8.

If you have questions about the race send an email to race@checkpointzero.com or call 864-325-1181.