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Adventure Week 2009
posted Tuesday, December 9, 2008 by Yak @ 4:19 PM - 0 comments

Adventure Week is a 10 day long festival of outdoor races, contests, clinics and social events taking place at Farragut State Park, 30 miles north of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho beginning on June 5th 2009 and continuing through June 14th.

There will be 18 separate races, with something for everyone:
  • XTERRA-Farragut - an official off-road triathlon, including a .8 mile swim, an 18 mile mountain bike, and a 10 k trail run, which will be an official qualifier for the XTERRA nationals!

  • The Deepwater Trail Runs - a trail marathon, a 50 K run, and a 50 mile run, which will be an official qualifier for the Western States Endurance Run

  • Mad Dash - a 4 and an 8 hour "lap" mountain bike event.

  • Crux and the Crucible Adventure Races - two 8 to 12 hour stage races involving kayaking, mountain biking, orienteering and running, plus a couple of other surprises!

  • Crux and Crucible Sprint Adventure Races - 2 to 4 hour versions of their "big brothers" a perfect opportunity for everyone of any ability to enjoy the thrill of adventure racing!

  • Beaches to Boulders Trail Trek - 6 k, 12 k, and 10 mile trail and fun runs for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities!

  • Adventure Kids Challenge - A clinic and race for kids age 7-14!

  • It's only a Flesh Wound Orienteering Meet - 4 races including a short course (20-30 minutes), a Medium course (40 minutes-1 hour), a Long (Classic) course (1-1.5 hours) and a 4 hour "Rogaine"

  • Gauntlet (short course off-road triathlon) - a .4 mile swim, 10 mile mountain bike and 5 k trail run. (Perfect for anyone who wants to try a triathlon for the first time!)
For more information visit http://www.adventureweek2009.com.

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