8-HOUR
GRAND AR

PRICING

Registration is closed.

Registration $85 / person

This will be our first year in Mesa County Colorado for a little bit of fun among the mesas. With elevations ranging between 8,000 and 9,200 feet, this race is a good candidate for newer racers to the sport. The location is arid with trees, sand, and rocky outcrops. As is our specialty, this course is lovely and remote.

RACE UPDATES

This race is full. If you missed registration because the race is full, please email the Race Director to be added to the Waiting List. Use the emailer below.

When traveling to the race, please note that there is a small section of US 50 that is closed. It may be wiser to take I-70 if Glenwood Canyon is open.

The final race communication can be found HERE.

RACE LOCATION

We are holding this race southeast of Whitewater, Colorado in Uncompahgre National Forest.

RACE ACTIVITIES

Racers will navigate the unmarked course by hiking/trekking, mountain biking (dirt road/trail), and paddling (lake class I).

TEAMS

Racers must form teams of 1-4 in order to participate. To view the race roster click ROSTER.

REQUIRED GEAR

Please click here for a list of all required gear and equipment.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

No equipment rental required. We will provide the boats.

VOLUNTEER

We love our volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for this race, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page and the race director will be in touch.

COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

We are taking COVID-19 seriously and want to ensure that all our race participants as well as our community, are safe. If necessary we will implement a plan and guidelines in order to keep all involved healthy. More information regarding this will be passed on as race day approaches. For now, please plan to wear a mask when at race headquarters and transition areas, as well as follow social-distancing guidelines. For more information, click here.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

Stay tuned for more information as the race day approaches!

Saturday, August 7 –
Packet and Map Pick-up: 8:30am to 9:30am
Race Briefing: 9:30am
Race Start: 10:00am
Race Cut-off: 6:00pm
Food Served: 5:30pm

RULES

Check out the RULES.

RACE FAQs

What type of races are these? This is typically an 8 hour race in the National Forest. 2021 will be the first time this race is put on.
How long are these races? These races are 8 hours
Is there mandatory gear for these races? Yes. LINK
Do I need to have adventure racing experience to complete them? No, but map skills are helpful.
Do I need to have a team to participate? No, a solo division is available

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellation Policy: We are unable to offer refunds on race registration fees.* However, we will happily transfer your entry to a future race.
*If we end up having to postpone or cancel the 2021 race due to COVID, all registered racers will receive a full refund.

NEED A TEAMMATE?

Are you needing a teammate to compete with in one of our races? Check out the Adventure Race Teammate Finder Facebook page for other racers looking for partners!