Shawnee Extreme 24-hr foot-only adventure race

West Portsmouth, OH, US
Nov 13–14, 2010

Next entry deadline: Oct 25, 2010

Type: Orienteering - Regional

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added by: sherpes

NEW UPDATE 11-1-2010
The maps are being produced as I type this update so these changes should be final.

The 12 hour event is a true ROGAINE which includes; 25 pre-marked checkpoints, hash house located near center of course, 1/24,000th scale USGS map, water on course, ROGAINE scoring (first CP number X 10), carry all mandatory gear (see above), no gear drops. The 12 hour course includes about 30 square KM and the 24 hour about 60 square KM.

The 24 hour course will start at the same time and location as the 12 hour. You will receive the same map as the 12 hour. You run the same 12 hour course BUT will have additional CP's to plot by UTM coords on to the same map. These will be given out at 3 different locations which double as 12 hour CP's and are water drops with a volunteer (hopefully). You will know these locations at the start. You may visit these at anytime you choose, run the course any direction in any order. These additional CP's will loop you away from the 12 hour course and are higher point values with greater distances between each of them.

No one is required to come back to the Hash House until the finish, but everyone is welcome back to refuel, refresh (you will stink) and recharge ( the course is brutal). We took about 18 hours and 30 miles to set the 12 hour course.

Maps. We are suppling each person a map produced by MY Topo on waterproof paper at 1/24,000th scale and a UTM grid. Map preview. Great news, we are putting on the main trails needed to navigate this course.


UPDATE:
We have began setting the course and have made some changes. The 12 hour will have over 20 CP's surrounding the Hash House. We are planning on pre-marking these on a USGS map. The back side will be park trail maps. The 24 hour course will start with the same, then will be given UTM's for additional CP's at remote locations to add to the challenge. The 12 hour course may prove to be plenty for many 24 hour racers, it is very challenging terrain. We have a great menu of food planned for the weekend. Be sure to get signed up before Oct. 25th to get the wicking shirt. Watch our facebook page for updates.


When; November 13, 2010
Sign in 7am - 9:30 am
Briefing 9:30am
Start all 10:00am Saturday
12 hour course closes 10:00pm Sat.
12 hour awards and food 10:30pm
24 hour course closes 10:00am Sunday
24 hour awards and food 10:30am Sunday
Food will be available all night

Where; Shawnee State Forest and Resort-- Hash House location Roosevelt Lake beach shelter.

Lodging; The Shawnee Lodge is offering a special discounted rate just for our racers to stay in the lodge or cabins. This is a first come first served basis. If you are planning on staying, we suggest you reserve early before these rooms and cabins sell out at these prices. The room rates are; $79.00 per night for doubles and kings. $89.00 per night for bunk rooms. $119.00 per night for standard cabins. $199.00 per night for a jacuzzi cabin. To get the special rates you need to call 1-800-ATAPARK begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              1-800-ATAPARK      end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-ATAPARK end_of_the_skype_highlighting and request the Shawnee Extreme ROGAINE discount. Visit thewebsite to view this awesome lodge with a pool.

Camping; We are offering free primitive camping at the start/finish line in the group campground. If you need electric and RV hookups, visit the state park website to rent a campsite.

What; 12 and 24 hour ROGAINE. This event will have an emphasis on long distance navigation.

24 hour registration
NO SOLO's
Team of 2 $150
Team of 3 $222
Team of 4 $295
Team of 5 $350
12 hour registration
NO SOLO's
Team of 2 $120
Team of 3 $165
Team of 4 $215
Team of 5 $250
Volunteer registration
What does a volunteer do?
Duties may include; registration, handout maps and shirts,
tally scores, monitor the course, maintain camp, cook
and serve food.
What do you get?
T-shirt, food, map, goodies and other.

Registration deadlines; October 25, 2010, NO new team entries will be excepted after 10-25-2010 since we will be ordering USGS maps and shirts.

Required gear; compass, UTM tool, whistle, headlamp, extra light, extra batteries, one square foot of hunters orange or equivelant per team, hydration, small first aid kit (6-band aids, 6 per person- Advil or equal, 1-emergency blanket, 1-small knife, 1-sprang bandage), 1-permanent marker, 1 per person-jacket, 70-100 oz. water or other form of hydration per person. Team captain is required to wear the race bib on their back and carry a compass, whistle and etc. Be ready for gear checks.
You should visit the park and forest websites and print trail maps. The maps we are providing do not have trails.

What's included;
* short sleeve wicking race shirt
*quality waterproof USGS topographical maps, 1:24000 scale
* UTM plotting is required for all checkpoints
*waterproof scorecards
*properly placed checkpoints
*good hot food and drinks
* FREE primitive camping next to race HQ
*big adventure with your best buds
*awards and giveaways

Although this event is called a "Rogaine", it is not a rogaine. The 24 hour course will have 3 or 4 legs, like an adventure race. You will get the UTMs for leg one, once completed with all those, you end up at a remote camp and you will get leg 2 UTM coords then off you go to get all those and so forth. You may skip or get CPs in any order. You will get UTM coords and you will need to plot CP locations onto your map using the UTM grid.(see Maptools.com). There are houses that border the road, and other private property. The course is being designed to direct people away from private but will be very tempting to shortcut.

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Attending:

33.3		saros
33.0		cedarcreek
		beachrunner
		bill_l (log)
		fpb (log)
		The Lost Pole
		David_Waller (log)
		JayXC (log)
		RJM (log) update at website indicates it will be more 'rogaine-like' than the original post here