It will also entail up to 10 of the special tests which are unknown to the competitors until they reach them during the course of the race. Past special challenges have included rock climbing, map and compass navigation, crawling through a mudpit and scaling a wall covered in vegetable oil. Karen Lundgren, a member of Team Hi-Tec, has been adventure racing for three years. She decided to begin racing after seeing an article about adventure racing in a magazine. It s not just a test of strength but of your ability to think and to work together.
Teamwork is vital to success in the series.
In order to complete the race, all three team members must cross the finish line together. The New York event will take place on Sunday, October 22 at Orchard Beach. It is expected that 1,000 participants will be in attendance for what is called the largest adventure race in New York s history. And with the national championship on the line, the event is likely to be highly competitive for the participants and entertaining for spectators. Taking part in the event will be Team Balance Bar, the current championship points leader and last year s New York winner.