Saturday, September 27, 2008

LOCATION

Croom track of the Withlacochee State Forest. The start and finish will be at Nobleton Canoe Outpost, located at 29295 Lake Lindsey Rd. (CR 476) Nobleton, FL 34661

EVENT INFORMATION

Challenge yourself and a few friends to spend the day running beautiful trails, hiking through pine forests and cypress swamps, riding single-track bike trails and dirt roads, canoeing the Withlacochee River, cruising down the Rail-Trail, navigating with map and compass, and other special challenges!

Choose either the 8 hour Croom Crusher or the 2-3 hour Croom Crumbler!

NEW FOR 2008!

The Croom Crumbler will be a TRADITIONAL STYLE Adventure Race on a shorter, MOSTLY MARKED course with about 2-3 hours of biking, running, paddling, challenges, and adventure. Perfect for newcomers or fun-lovers!

NAVIGATION

Strong navigation skills are ESSENTIAL for the Crusher and suggested for the Crumbler. Participants should be prepared to: use a compass to determine direction and determine bearings; follow bearings specified distances; use B&W or color USGS Quad/Topographic and/or orienteer maps as well as aerial photographs; follow written instructions; travel along mandatory routes; select their own routes; deal with unpredictable situations and find novel solutions to problems. If you are not familiar or adept with any of these skills, please seek adequate training beforehand. We recommend attending navigation clinics offered by WeCeFAR and Carillon Wellness Center. Check out message board for schedule or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

DIVISIONS

Croom Crusher

Three Person Coed
Three Person Female
Three Person Male
Two Person Coed
Two Person Female
Two Person Male
Solo Female
Solo Male

Croom Crumbler

Two Person Coed
Two Person Female
Two Person Male
Solo Female
Solo Male

MODIFIED ROGAINE FORMAT

The 2008 Croom Crusher will be a "modified rogaine format." This means that racers have a set amount of time to visit as many checkpoints as they can. Racers should expect to spend 8 hours on the course. The disciplines will be equally challenging and each will comprise 1/3 of the time on the course (approx 2-3 hours each).

The "Modified Rogaine" format includes multiple Mandatory and Bonus Checkpoints (CPs). Teams must collect ALL Mandatory CPs, but can also collect as many Bonus CPs as time allows. ALL bonus and MOST mandatory points will be pre-plotted on maps; teams determine the number, sequence, and route for obtaining the points. We anticipate the top teams will acquire all of the mandatory AND bonus checkpoints within the allotted time. Strategy will be key to acquiring the maximum number of points. Special clinics covering rogaine strategy will be offered summer and fall, 2008 to help racers prepare.

The Croom Crumbler will be the traditional AR format on a mostly marked course with some navigation.

CUT-OFF TIMES

There is an 8 hour cut-off time for the Croom Crusher. There is no "short course" or "full course" – there is only one course and racers must try to collect as many points within the allotted time.

There are no cut-off times for the Croom Crumbler.

AWARDS

Croom Crusher

Terrific Prize Packages will be awarded to the Top 10 Overall finishers
Awards will be presented to the Top 3 teams in each division.
Finishers awards to all participants
Prize Drawing
Awards presented at post-race party Saturday no earlier than 4:30 PM

Croom Crumbler

Awards to the First Place team in each division
Finishers awards to all participants
Prize Drawing
Awards presented Saturday at 1:30 PM

CHECK-IN AND PRE-RACE MEETING

Croom Crusher

Croom Crumbler

Race Check-in on Friday night or Saturday morning, pre-race meeting, race start, race finish, and awards are at the Nobleton Canoe Outpost.

VOLUNTEERS

These events would not be possible without the help of enthusiastic volunteers! Friends, family, or other AR fans may volunteer for the Croom Crusher/Crumbler and help out at Check-In/Registration, Check Points, Transition Areas, the Finish Line, and "clearing the course" after the races. 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. To volunteer, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 727-424-9957. 

ENTRY FEE

Advanced registration is required!

Croom Crusher

$250 3-person teams before 8/29
$280 3-person teams 8/29 & after

$180 2-person teams before 8/29
$200 2-person teams 8/29 & after

$100 Solo Racer before 8/29
$110 Solo Racer 8/29 & after

Croom Crumbler

REGISTRATION

You may register on-line or to mail your entry MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO WeCeFAR and mail to:
WeCeFAR c/o Koelsch
277 Sunlit Cove Dr. NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

Teams will be lined up at the start based on the order that registrations are received, so be sure to register EARLY for a little bonus! This race SOLD OUT in 2005, 2006 and 2007 so DON’T DELAY

Required Equipment