Southeast MedWAR

When

Saturday April 17th, 2010
10am Race Start*
6pm Race Finish*
8am Volunteer check-in*

ALL teams must be checked-in by 8:30am and attend required Safety and Captain's meetings prior to race start. Additional CME presentations (open to all racers and volunteers) begin at 7am.

*Times subject to change

Where

Fort Gordon Military Base near Augusta, Georgia

Note to those who have been to our race before: The campsite and race start/finish have moved! New Directions to be posted prior to Race Day.

Teams

Any four people with an interest in wilderness medicine. Teams often have any combination of healthcare professionals, emergency personnel, students of all varieties, and outdoor enthusiasts. Everyone is welcome. There is no minimal knowledge requirement. There are no divisions based on age, gender, or medical skill level.

Possible Race Components

Land: Hiking, Running, Orienteering, Climbing, Ropes Elements, Mountain Biking
Water: Canoeing, Stream/River/Swamp Crossing & Wading
Preparation: Gear, Food, Water, Medical Supplies, Etc.
Wilderness Medicine: Knowledge and Skills
Unexpected Challenges...

Race Format

Circuit format adventure race with Wilderness Medicine questions and hands-on scenarios, designed to test your academic and practical knowledge of wilderness medicine. Penalties for wrong answers will be assessed. You may carry any references you see fit to answer these questions/scenarios correctly, however you must carry whatever you bring for the entire race, and there is a very good chance you and your gear may get wet. The first team to cross the finish line will win the race. (Subject to change. Full rules posted in March.)

Tentitive
Race Day Schedule *

*Times subject to change

Friday April 16

7-11pm Racer Check-In & Camping

Saturday April 17

6:30am Check-In Opens
7-8am Educational Classes for CME (Topics TBA)
7-8am Volunteer Report (Check in at Registration)
8:15 Volunteer Meeting
8:30 Check In Closes (All teams/bikes MUST be checked in)
8:45 Fort Gordon Safety Presentation (Required for ALL racers)
9:00 Water Detox (Required for all racers)
9:00 Volunteers leave for their first station
9:15 Captain Meeting
10:00 RACE BEGINS!
6:00pm RACE FINISH
6:30-8:30pm Dinner served
7:30pm Awards & Post-race Celebration

Cut-Off Times

We want to see as many teams as possible cross the finish line. To accommodate teams of wide-ranging experience, ability, and speed, several “cut-offs” are built into the course. If a team does not make the cut-off time for a particular section, that team will be re-routed and allowed to continue on the course. Although a re-routed team may be traveling alongside a team on a longer course, once re-routed, that team cannot be ranked higher than a team that completed the section they were routed around. The race course will close at a time TBA and all remaining teams will be brought in at that time. Teams may not elect to be re-routed—if you arrive at a checkpoint after the cut-off time, you will be re-routed. If you arrive before a cut-off time, you cannot be re-routed and must attempt to complete that section.

Required Equipment

One mountain bike and cycling helmet per team
One canoe, 2 paddles, & 4 PFDs (Rentals included in cost. No kayaks or other boats.)
Some major supplies and safety items will be provided, but participants must bring any and all other items they feel will be necessary to compete (backpacks, medical kits, food, water, medical texts, clothing, gear, etc.).
GPS units, cell phones, PDAs, and other forms of transportation prohibited.
A finalized required gear list will be posted in early March.

Prizes

First, second, and third place teams will receive prizes. Everyone gets a T-shirt and a post-race dinner!

Registration

Race Registration (Includes Canoe rental)
$240 per Four-person Team Registration Deadline April 3
After this date, contact us. Entries accepted based on availability. No support crew needed or allowed. Entries are limited to first 40 teams.
Note: This race often sells out, so sign up early!!!

Cancellation policy: Full refund until March 17th. 1/2 refund until April 3th. No refund after April 3th. Team members may be substituted at anytime until Check-In on Race Day. Please let Race Directors know of any substitutions.

Registration Includes

Canoe rental, maps, race day insurance, safety equipment needed for challenges (unless part of Required Gear), all weekend camping, pre-race demonstrations (TBA), and post-race celebration dinner. Team members each receive an exclusive MedWAR Race T-shirt. A topographic map will be provided on race day for navigational purposes.

Accommodations

Camping is included in your registration fee at the race site in Fort Gordon. There are plenty of sites on a first-come basis. Well-behaved pets and children are welcome in camp. There are also numerous hotels in Augusta (about a 20 minute drive from Race Headquarters).

Race Support

This race is self-supported, and competitors are expected to either carry their own water or detoxify natural sources of water during the course of the race. Any assistance received from the race staff will result in disqualification. Participants must bring items they feel will be necessary to compete (backpacks, medical kits, food, water, medical texts, clothing, gear, etc).

Volunteers

We need volunteers at Checkpoints and medical scenarios. Volunteers will receive an exclusive MedWAR T-shirt, food throughout their volunteer time, free camping, and are invited to the post-race celebration dinner. Medical knowledge not required - we will teach you everything you need to know.
Please sign-up online to volunteer.

CME/CEU Credit

Continuing Education credits applications are planned for healthcare providers. You must register online in advance for CMEs. Students are not eligible for CME Credit.

The Fine Print

This adventure race requires intense physical exertion for a prolonged amount of time. While most persons in good physical health should be able to compete on some level, racers should be prepared for potential and probable physical exhaustion. You are very unlikely to finish the entire race course and will likely be re-routed for safety if you only walk vs. run/jog. Teams must be entirely self-sufficient during the race (food and water MUST be carried). Expected race finish times is 6-10 hours and racers will cover 10-15 miles. Weather and darkness may play a role, but the race will take place rain or shine.