WeCeFAR Presents

Croom Quest Multisport Race

And Croom Quickie – a shorter multisport challenge

Saturday, April 10, 2010

 

THE RACE

Croom Quest/Quickie are triathlon-style off-road races featuring river paddling, mountain biking, and trail running on a marked course. The difference between the “Quest” and the “Quickie” is the length – Quickie is half as long as the Quest.

LOCATION

Nobelton Boat Ramp, Withlacochee State Forest, Nobleton, FL

EVENT INFORMATION

Croom Quest starts and finishes at the Nobleton Boat Ramp on Lake Lindsay Road (North of Brooksville). The race starts with a 9 mile paddle on the Withlacochee River. Racers then transition to bikes and head to the mountain bike trails, following a marked course for approx 10 miles to Tucker Hill Aid Station. Here they drop bikes and run an 11.5-mile loop on the Florida Hiking Trail. Back at Tucker Hill, retrieve bikes and ride another approx 10miles on trails and paved Rail-Trail back to the finish line!  Winning times are usually around 5 hours, with most finishing by 8 or 9 hours.

Croom Quickie is very similar to the “Quest”, but approximately half the distances!  They will paddle on the river (4 miles), bike on marked trails into the Forest (approx 6 miles), drop bikes at Aid Station, run a loop on the hiking trails (4.5 mi), and ride the paved “Rail Trail” back to the finish line (approx 4 miles)!  Winning times are usually around 2 or 2.5 hours with most everyone finishing by 4 or 5 hours.

NAVIGATION

Both courses are MARKED. Map and compass navigation are NOT needed. ...

AID STATIONS

There will be two transition areas on this course:

·                      Nobleton Boat Ramp (both races)

·                      Tucker Hill (Quest); Parking Area #1 (Quickie)

 

At Nobleton, racers will stage bike gear and hydration/food resupply.

At Tucker Hill/Parking Area #1, racers can stage running gear and hydration/food resupply. 

For the “Quest”, we will also supply “Drop Bags” at race check-in, and we will transport these bags along with small (6-pack sized) coolers to Tucker Hill. 

 

There will be no aid stations or water available on the paddle course or on the mountain biking trails; be prepared with your own fluid and food. There will be one aid station (water & HEED provided) approximately half-way on the run loop.

DIVISIONS

The Premier division is the Solo Open/Elite (male and female) – Cash Prizes for Open/Elite Winners!

 

·                      Solo

o         Female Open/Elite  (Any age – this is the Premier Division)

o         Male Open/Elite (Any age – this is the Premier Division)

o         Female Age Group:

§          Under 25, 

§          25-49,

§          50+

o         Male Age Group:

·                      Under 25, 

·                      25-49,

·                      50+

 

·                      2 person Adventure Racing-style teams (traveling together)

o         Male

o         Female

o         Coed

 

·                      Relay teams (3 person)

o         Male

o         Female

o         Coed 

AWARDS

·                      Open/Elite Male and Female: Cash prizes and awards to Top 3

·                      Solo Age Group Categories: Awards three deep

·                      2-Person AR-Style Teams: Awards three deep

·                      Relay Teams: Awards to division winner

·                      Prizes awarded to division winners and raffle winners

 

No prizes or awards will be handed out prior to the awards ceremony.

CHECK-IN AND PRE-RACE MEETING

Two check-in Times available: EITHER
o        Friday 5 – 7 PM (both races) OR
o        Saturday: 6 – 7:30 AM. QUEST ONLY. There is a mandatory Pre-Race Briefing for the Quest at 7:30 am. AND
o        Saturday: 8:00 – 9:00 AM. QUICKIE ONLY.  There is a mandatory Pre-Race Briefing for the Quickie at 9:00 am.

For Check-in, each racer/team needs to bring Waiver (one per team).  http://wecefar.com/race_forms/.  Please add TWO PHONE NUMBERS to your waiver: (1) a cell phone # you will have with you at the race (do not need to carry phone) and (2) an “Emergency Contact”.  Medical Form is ONLY REQUIRED if you have mediations, allergies, or condition we should be aware of in an emergency. PLEASE HAVE YOUR FORMS COMPLETED IN ADVANCE OF CHECK-IN. Teams will be penalized one Bonus Point (SS) or 5 minutes (SSS) if forms are not completed.

Croom Quest begins at approx 8:00 AM (following pre-race meeting). Winners are expected to complete the course in about 5-6 hours, with everyone completing by the course by 4:00 PM. Food will be available after 3:00 PM.  Awards ceremony will begin at approx 3:30 PM.

Croom Quickie begins at approx 9:30 AM (following pre-race meeting). Winners should finish their Quickie in 2 -2.5 hours. Food and awards are at approx 1:00 PM. 

Check-in, parking, pre-race meeting, finish line, and awards ceremony will all be at Nobleton Boat Ramp

POST RACE PARTY

The Quest post race awards includes a post-race meal for all registered racers. Additional meal tickets will be available on a limited basis. Please purchase extra tickets IN ADVANCE @ $6 each.

 

The Quickie post-race awards will be at 1 pm, with a post-race meal for all registered racers.  Additional meal tickets will be available on a limited basis. Please purchase extra tickets IN ADVANCE @ $6 each.

VOLUNTEERS

Friends, family, or other AR enthusiasts may volunteer. We Welcome Your Help and Appreciate Your Support!!  Volunteers will receive an awesome race shirt, are invited to the post-race party and are eligible for raffle prizes. They also earn credit towards future WeCeFAR Events. Contact Jessica@wecefar.com to volunteer.

ENTRY FEE

Early Registration      
(on or before March 1, 2010)
Croom Quest:
$90 Solo
$160 2-Person AR-style team
$200 3-Person Relay team
   ** Discount for Squiggy Classic Racers: $10 off**

Croom Quickie:
$60 Solo
$100 2-Person AR-style team
$140 3-Person Relay team
   ** Discount for Squiggy Dash Racers: $5 off**

Regular Registration
(on or before April 8, 2010)
Croom Quest:
$105 Solo
$185 2-Person AR-style team
$225 3-Person Relay team
Croom Quickie:
$70 Solo
$120 2-Person AR-style team
$165 3-Person Relay team

Registration Deadline is April 8, 2010.  After April 8, contact jessica@wecefar.com. Entries accepted based on availability.

If you wish to apply WeCeFAR credit towards your entry, please contact us before registering (Jessica@wecefar.com).

Race Fee includes Aid Stations, awesome Race Shirt, finishers award, other terrific schwag, course aid, and post race meal and prizes. No support crew needed. Entries are limited to first 200 racers. Teams are lined up at the start in the order they register.

REGISTRATION

You may register on-line through www.wecefar.com. Payment options include PayPal.com (small convenience fee applies) or check.

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
WeCeFAR
277 Sunlit Cove Dr NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

ACCOMMODATIONS

Days Inn Brooksville. (6320 Windmere Rd)  352 796 9486. For other accommodation information, visit the message board: http://wecefar.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=17

MANDATORY GEAR

Racers provide their own boats. Canoes and kayaks available for rent. Visit the message board for info on renting boats: http://wecefar.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=17

 

Mandatory Gear (Per Person):

1.       Canoe or Kayak, Paddle, Life Jacket (must be worn on paddle; inflatable PFD’s OK)

2.       Hydration System adequate for carrying at least 50 oz.

3.       Calorie Intake adequate for each race

4.       Whistle

5.       Mountain/Cyclo-cross Bike and Helmet (must be worn on bike)

6.       Bike Tube and Bike Repair Kit

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you need additional information, please contact: swamp@wecefar.com or (727) 424 9957. Check the WeCeFAR website or Discussion Group (http://wecefar.com/phpBB3/index.php) for updated information. It’s a great place for tidbits, Q&A, and more.