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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Can I do this? It looks tough! Adventure Racing attracts a variety of participants, from everyday people who want to add some adventure to their life, to fine-tuned athletes and triathletes who are looking for the next challenge. This is why we offer two different levels of racing: Sport and Elite. The Sport race is designed for those new to Adventure Racing or just love to get outdoors for an occasional challenge. The Elite requires a bit more strategy, skill and physical endurance. Many who learn the ropes in the Sport category quickly move up to the Elite category.
  2. How should I train and prepare for my first race? Go hiking and trail running if you can. Get your hands on a bike with fat tires and ride it on trails. Go rent a canoe for an hour. Familiarize yourself with how to use a compass and map and we offer an “AR 101” prior to each Sport race. The best training you can do is to get outdoors in local parks and with map and compass in hand and navigate you way to select locations. When you’re ready to take the next step, you can work on improving your technique in all three. Sign up today for a Pangea Adventure Race and come play in the woods.
  3. I'm a good trail runner, and I paddle occasionally, though I don't ride a mountain bike much, can I do it? The majority of our racers are new to at least one of the three core disciplines on foot, bike and boat, and many are new to more than just one or average at all three. That's what makes Adventure Racing such a fun sport. You don't have to be an expert at any of the disciplines. Throw in some orienteering, unique challenges, etc, and the playing field is leveled even further.
  4. What gear do I need to have? We always provide a gear list for each race. Typically, though, you will need:
    1. Per person: Bike with fat tires, bike helmet, whistle, water/hydration and food to last the event.
    2. Per team: Compass, knife, cell phone (for emergency use only) and basic first aid kit.
    3. Be sure to refer to the particular race for details and visit TravelCountry.com for all your outdoor needs
  5. What do I wear for an adventure race? Most people wear bike or athletic shorts and a sport top. Cotton wear is fine for the shorter races, but you may want to shy away from it for the longer races, as it doesn't wick away the sweat like athletic fabrics. You can wear trail-running shoes or cross-trainers; just know, whatever you wear will probably get wet.
  6. How much water do I need to carry? Many people will wear hydration backpacks with up to 100 ounces. Water refill locations will be disclosed at pre-race meeting..
  7. What food should I carry? Energy bars, gels are the norm. You can take them with you or stow additional food items in at the Start/Finish transition area (S/F TA).
  8. What is Orienteering and what do I need to know about it for the races? Orienteering is a recreational and competitive sport, a kind of hiking/running game, which involves using map, and a compass, to find one's way through unfamiliar terrain. Pangea Adventure Racing offers an “AR 101” short course before each of the Sport races that includes a brief lesson on orienteering. For those who want to get more serious with their orienteering skills, we suggest participating in some of the Florida Orienteering events.
  9. Will we have to mark our own maps or plot UTM coordinates? All sport level maps have control locations (CP's) pre-marked on maps as do most of our shorter elite races. Elite races 12 hours or more may require teams to mark select UTM coordinates. Maps may be topographic, aerial or other and map scales vary.
  10. Do we return at the Start/Finish Transition Area (S/F TA) during the race and what should I bring for the TA? While each event is unique and varies most likely you will return to the Start/Finish transition area one or more times. Many teams bring their favorite fluids, snacks, additional gear and collapsible chairs for post race awards.
  11. What are the average distances? Distances vary depending on the conditions each unique venue has to offer. For the 3 hour sport race we try to have approximately 1 hour of biking, 1 hour on foot and 1 hour of paddling. The average distance are:
    • bike: 10 to 20 kilometers
    • foot: 3 to 6 kilometers
    • boat: 3 to 6 kilometers
    For longer races, do the math and that will provide a close estimate.

  12. Do I need my own canoe, paddle and life-vest? Canoes, paddles and life-vests are supplied by Pangea Adventure Racing for all participants and kayaks are supplied for Sport Division soloists. Teams are not allowed to provided their canoe or kayak though select venues we do allow use of personal kayak for solos only. Contact info@pangeaadventureracing.com if interested in providing solo kayak for more details. In the Elite division, due to the paddling time length, teams are allowed to use their own paddles. If providing your own paddles for Elite races, you may be required to carry your paddles for a portion of the course. Details will be provided during the pre-race meeting for specific events.
  13. Why are you allowing a solo category when AR is a team sport? AR is growing so fast, we're finding that many racers have only just recently heard of it. Many are crossover athletes or those who haven't been particularly athletic until discovering AR. We hope that by holding a solo category, solos will meet other racers and form teams. For those who just want to check it out before building a team, it's a good way to see what the fun is all about. We allow solos in the Sport race only.
  14. How can I find team members to build my team? We recommend asking friends and family to join you, this sport can be a great way to build relationships. We see a lot of husband and wife teams, professional colleagues, and groups of friends who race together. You can also meet people by joining Florida Extreme.
  15. Can I change my teammates after registering? If one of your teammate gets hurt or cancels you could replace him/her with somebody else. You just need to send an email to info@pangeaadventureracing.com.
  16. Are there any age restrictions to race? There is no age restriction and we have had many 7 & 8 year olds race with their parents. We require a parent signature on the waiver for racers under 18 years of age. Racers under 16 receive a 50% discount.
  17. Are you looking for volunteers to help with the races? What are the perks?Absolutely. We are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help support the race activities and this is a great way to learn the ins and outs of the sport. Volunteers help at start/finish or other transition areas with the general flow and activities of event like parking, check in, tracking team times etc. Volunteers receive the “experience” of being a crucial part of a Pangea Adventure Racing event, shirt if available, swag bag, and a limited amount of volunteers receive $10 race credit for every 1hr volunteer time good for one year. If interested please email us info@pangeaadventureracing.com.
  18. Do we receive race credits for volunteering for Pangea Gives Back (PGB) events? No unfortunately we are unable to offer race credit for our give back efforts however we do welcome the help maintaining trails and waterways open to the general public and our other PGB efforts.
  19. What is your cancellation and refund policy?
    • 28 days or more before event: 100% race credit or 75% refund
    • 11 to 27 days before event: 75% race credit
    • 10 days to 24 hrs prior to start: 50% race credit
    • Day of race: Thanks for your 100% donation to our PGB efforts

 

 

 

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