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Odyssey One Day Adventure Race

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Type : Social
Location : United States ,Newcastle
Sports : Adventure Racing
Start Date : 2010-07-27
Finish Date : 2010-07-28
Sponsors : Hammer NutritionNuunZanfel
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Event Description

Come join us in our backyard playground!
Are you looking to go just a bit further, go just a bit longer, and go just a bit tougher? Then this Odyssey race is for you! The classic Odyssey Race will take place in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.

The 21st Edition of the Odyssey One Day Adventure Race will be fun and challenging, but a doable 24 hour adventure race for the novice and advanced adventure racing teams. Whether looking at moving up from a sprint or 12 hr adventure race, or jumping in for the first time this will be a rewarding adventure for all. The event will have different cutoff times to make the event very doable and finish official. The Odyssey One Day will challenge athletes physically and mental as teams of 2 and 4 along with soloist will push their limits as they mountain bike, hike and paddle through the beautiful forest of the Blue Ridge Mountains of VA.

The experience will be exhilarating and adventurous!

The Odyssey One Day is part of the Checkpoint Tracker National Point Series, with points being awarded to the 4 person co-ed division.



Racers and their families will also have access to several free activities.

Sand volleyball

Horseshoes

Mountain biking trails

Soccer

Fishing (we recommend that you bring your own fishing tackle)

Canoeing in the pond (lifejackets and parent supervision required).

Swimming in the pond (lifejackets and parent supervision required).

Miles of hiking trails.

Cedar sauna

Wilderness Adventure is planning on having several activities running during the family expo that will be available, for an additional fee, on Saturday for anyone interested (These activities are subject to change depending on staffing availability):

Mountain Bike Rental $40/full day (Includes use of helmet, water bottle, & map)

Mountain Bike Rental $20/half day (Includes use of helmet, water bottle, & map)

900’ Zip Line $15/person

50’ Climbing Wall $15/person