The Howl includes 12-18 hours of off road biking, running, trekking, bushwhacking, paddling, and navigating. This is a great race to get a feel of what Adventure racing is all about as competitors race throughout the evening. Participants will have plenty of unforgettable memories after experiencing Florida's natural environment.
As per tradition, the racecourse will not be revealed until maps and instructions are distributed just prior to race start. Teams will rely on their navigational skills to get them from checkpoint to checkpoint.
NOTE: There will be three additional events which include a 3- 5 hour adventure race, a 5k, and 10k trail run.
Howl 12-18hr AR Start Time: 3:00pm
Howl 3-5hr AR Start Time: TBD
Date: October 10, 2009
Race Location:
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
16450 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound, Florida 33455
Phone: 772-546-2771
http://www.floridastateparks.org/jonath ... efault.cfm
As per their website, "Welcome to Jonathan Dickinson State Park Located just south of Stuart, this park teems with wildlife in 13 natural communities, including sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, mangroves, and river swamps. The Loxahatchee River, Florida's first federally designated Wild and Scenic River, runs through the park. Ranger-guided tours of the 1930s pioneer homestead of Trapper Nelson are available year-round. Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian, and hiking trails. Boating, canoeing, and kayaking along the river are also great ways to see the park. Anglers can fish along the riverbank or from a boat. The nature and history of the park comes to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for the kids, or for the whole family, are also offered here. The park also offers two full-facility campgrounds and a youth/group primitive campground. Visitors can arrange boat tours of the river and rent canoes, kayaks, and motorboats by calling (561) 746-1466. Located 12 miles south of Stuart on U.S. 1."
Driving Directions:
To Jonathan Dickinson State Park from the south
On I-95 - take Exit 87A - go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
On Florida Turnpike - take Exit 116 (Jupiter). Go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
To Jonathan Dickinson State Park from the north
On I-95 - take Exit 96 - go east on Bridge Road to US 1. Turn right (south) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 3 miles on your right.
On Florida Turnpike - take Exit 116 (Jupiter). Go east on Indiantown Road to US 1. Turn left (north) on US 1. Jonathan Dickinson is 5 miles on your left.
12-18 hr Adventure Race Registration Fees:
Early bird (postmarked by Aug. 15):
2 Person: $270.00
4 Person: $425.00
Regular Registration (postmarked by September 10):
2 Person: $295.00
4 Person: $475.00
Late registration (postmarked after September 10):
2 Person: $320.00
4 Person: $525.00
Provided by Race Organizers:
We will provide canoes, paddles, and life vests provided for 2 and 4 person teams;
3-5 hr Adventure Race Registration Fees:
Early bird (postmarked by Aug. 15th):
2 Person: $165.00
4 Person: $255.00
Regular Registration (postmarked by September 10):
2 Person: $185.00
4 Person: $285.00
Late registration (postmarked after September 10):
2 Person: $205.00
4 Person: $315.00
Provided by Race Organizers:
We will provide canoes, paddles, and life vests provided for 2 and 4 person teams;
Registration:
Option 1: Option 1: Active.com registration link http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1775600
Option 2: Download registration form and mail with payment to (no processing fee) at http://FloridaHowl.com/howl_registration.pdf to
Adventurous Concepts
P.O. Box 192283
Miami Beach, FL 33139
The Howl at the Moon 2009 is sanctioned by the United States Adventure Racing Association ("USARA"). Therefore, all racers that are not registered members of the USARA, must pay an additional eight dollar insurance fee.
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