Swamp Donkey LITEFull Race Website with more details Looking to try adventure racing, but don't want to jump straight into a 9hr event? We have created the Swamp Donkey LITE Fun Adventure Race. This is an entry level event for anyone new to the sport and for families, including youth (12 years or older) who have never tried an adventure race before, but are looking to give it a go. Try it out with your friend, or make it a family outing, up to 5 participants per team. Teams use a map and compass to navigate a safe unmarked course in the Falcon Lake area and surrounding wilderness. HIKE, NAVIGATE and BIKE to attempt to be the fastest team to reach all checkpoints. The Swamp Donkey LITE event won't have a canoe section, but that doesn't mean you won't be getting wet! You are responsible for yourself on the roads, trails & waterways. You MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES an approved bike helmet while biking. You must obey all traffic laws and be courteous and respectful on the trails. THE RACEThe race is located in the Falcon Lake area, Manitoba. Check-in occurs the morning of the race. The race will take between 2-3 hours depending on your rate of travel (cutoff time is 4 hours). Team members must travel together throughout the race. Your team will carry a passport that you will stamp at each checkpoint. Race and check-in details will be sent out to participants prior to race day via email. MAPSOnly maps supplied by race organizers are allowed. You will receive a simple map of the race area. You may also receive more detailed maps of one or more sections of the race. Knowledge of how to take a bearing with a compass is mandatory. You will also receive a set of written instructions to aid you in getting from one CP (Checkpoint) to the next. Please refer to them often! DISCIPLINESTrekking: Your feet will get wet and potentially muddy. Most teams leave on their wet shoes and socks for the entire race. The trekking may be on trails, off trails, on roads or on side roads.Biking: Biking terrain can include roads, secondary roads, double track trails and single track trails. The biking portion can range from easy to intermediate.Navigating. You will need to know very basic navigation with your compass. Don't worry, you won't need to plot UTM coordinates for this race.Special Tasks: Through out the race course you may be given instructions to complete special tasks. No special skills will be required.AGE REQUIREMENTSTeams can consist of any mixture of any age or genders. Participants 15 years old and under must be accompanied by at least one adult (18yr). Participants 16 years of age or older are welcome to form any team. If you have a team in mind and aren't sure if it can work, reach out to us and let's have a chat about it.  CATEGORIESThis is a family friendly event, geared towards participation and trying out adventure racing for fun. However, there will be a more challenging section for those who are looking for more adventure. QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about Swamp Donkey LITE, please contact the LITE event organizer Robert Champagne, robert@swampdonkeyar.com or or 250-531-0103.

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