Adventure Triathlon / Biathlon
October 6th 2007
“The FUN-athlons”
Florida
T-shirt ~ Awards ~ Silent Auction ~ Door Prizes ~ Post Race Party ~ Health & Eco Fair ~ Live Music
Date October 6th, 2007
Time 7am (staggered start times)
Location Gulf Place on scenic Hwy 30A
The SunDancer Adventure Triathlon/Biathlon will begin and end at Gulf Place on Hwy 30A in the Beaches of South Walton. These adventures races are for families out to have some fun, as well as serious competitors. Adventure racing has mystery events along the way that provide mental and physical challenges to be completed before going to the next segment of the race.TriathlonThis unique and challenging race consists of Individual or Relay Teams of 2-person or 4-person, competing:
-9 mile Mountain Bike through the forest of Long Leaf Pine trail and Grayton Beach State Park
-1.5 mile Kayak on costal dune Western Lake
-5.5 mile Run both on scenic Hwy 30A and along the beautiful Emerald Coast shoreline.Divisions
Directions:
From Panama City head west on Hwy 98, after you pass Hwy 331 the next light will be CR 393 turn left heading south until you deadend into Hwy 30A. Gulf Place is on your right.
From Pensacola / Destin - head east on Hwy 98 passing Sandestin and the light at Hwy 30A. Next light turn right onto CR393 heading south until you deadend into Hwy 30A. Gulf Place in on your right.
Competitive - race regularly or serious competitors
Corporate - represent your company
Weekend Warrior - just out for fun
Individual or Relay Teams of 2 or 4 persons
Male/Female/Co-ed (at least one member of the opposite sex)
Relay Teams
-2 person - one person bikes and kayaks, the other kayaks and runs (Tandem Kayaks)
-4 person - one person bikes, two people kayak, and the fourth person runs (Tandem Kayaks)
Biathlon - Individuals only
2.5 mile Mountain Bike through the forest of Long Leaf Pine trail
2 mile Run both on scenic Hwy 30A and last half mile along the beautiful Emerald Coast shoreline
Event Activities include
Health and Eco fair – Fitness/Nature/Eco-tourism
Kid's Zone - Games / Crafts
Silent Auction - Weekend getaways / Bike/etc.
Pre-race Meeting - Food/Fun/Information
Live Music - Local artist Reed Waddle
Mystery Events Physical and mental challenges are presented along the racethat have to be completed before advancing to the next segment of the race.
Pre Race Meeting & Packet Pick up
Friday, October 5th from 5-7:30pm at Gulf Place amphitheatre. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and refreshments as you receive important race details and pick up your race packets. At least one member of your team must attend. Race meeting 6:15pm, volunteer meeting 7pm.
Equipment
Kayaks paddles and lifejackets are provided. Helmets are required on the bike. Bikes can be rented at Big Daddy's at a reduced rate if you mention the Adventure Triathlon. Footwear is recommended in kayak.
Awards
Awards in 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Overall and each division
Charity
This year we will be working with two charities.
The Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge's mission is to Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release injured and orphaned animals in our community. ECWR is designed to have a positive influence on the community by promoting public awareness and education on wildlife and environmental issues. For more information visit www.ecwildliferefuge.com
Local school systems will have an opportunity to receive 50% of our action by providing the most participation through volunteers, sponsors, and race participants.
Live Music
Local artist Reed Waddle will be playing this year from 9-11am. For more information about Reed and his performance schedule visit www.reedwaddle.com
Participants and Volunteers Receive:
T-shirts, race packet, food, a chance to win door prizes, and an opportunity to participate in the silent auction.
Auction
An array of exciting items to bid on like vacation packages, mountain bike, dinners. and much more The auction will begin at the pre-race party and end race day.
Accommodations
For special race rate weekend accommodation call ResortQuest at 1-800-336-gulf and mention code SDT or Southern Resorts at 1-800-737-2322 and mention SunDancer Adventure Triathlon an Autumn Tides event.
Autumn Tides
The SunDancer Adventure Triathlon is a part of Autumn Tides, a fall beach celebration spotlighting various special events in South Walton beach communities.
Thanks to our Sponsors
Florida Freedom, The Walton Sun, The Beaches of South Walton TDC, Gulf Place, Grayton Beach State Park, Point Washington State Forest, Narcanon Gulf Coast, Big Daddy's Bike and Beach Sports, Yellowfin Ocean Sports, Beach Chairs 4 U, Watercolor, Cafe Thirty-A, Smiling Fish Cafe, Croilla's, The Red Bar, ResortQuest, Southern Resorts, Environmental Waste Services, Sam Taylor - Attorney,
For more information,
email Joy@SundancerAdventures.com or call
850.217.5121