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11th Annual Flying Frog Adventure Race is Saturday, September 28FFAR logo 2013

Flying Frog is the premier Adventure Race of the Triad. Grab your friends and compete together or test your endurance on a solo mission for the 2013 Flying Frog Adventure Race.

Paddle, mountain bike, and run your way past our secret obstacles on the mystery course for a chance to win great prizes. Stick around after for live music and a beer garden - free for all (of age) race participants. Do not miss this opportunity; race registration space is limited. Register today!


Date
Saturday, September 28 - Race start times and other race day information will be posted soon.

Location
ffar mtb ladyLake Brandt Marina
5945 Lake Brandt Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27455

Course
This year, the race offers a novice course and a pro course. But the course maps will remain "top secret" until the day of the race. For more information about the trail system surrounding the area of Lake Brandt, check out Greensboro's mountain biking and hiking map.

The Novice Course is offered for new participants interested in trying ffar kayakthe sport of adventure racing. The course takes 2-4 hours and includes a  1-2 mile paddle, 7-10 mile mountain bike, and 2-5 mile run.

The Pro Course is for more experienced racers who want a challenge. This course takes 4-6 hours and includes a 2-5 mile paddle, 10-20 mile mountain bike, and 6-10 mile run.

Both the novice and pro courses require basic navigation and orienteering through our trail system. The course will be marked minimally. Included in the registration fee are solo kayaks for the solo divisions, tandem kayaks for the two person teams, and canoes for three person teams, as well as paddles and personal floatation devices. Along the courses there will be a series of check-points and obstacles that are kept secret until racers approach them. The exact order, distance, and route of the race will be revealed on race day.

Divisions 
ffar womenNovice Course
Solo: Male and Female
2-person teams: Co-ed, Male, Female

Pro Course
Solo: Male and Female
3-person teams: Co-ed, Male, Female

Entry Fees
Novice Course
Solo: $60
2-person teams: $110/team ($55/person)

Pro Course
Solo: $80
3-person teams: $210/team ($70/person)

Registration
Online race registration is now open. This event will be held rain or shine and the registration fee is non-refundable. Team rosters need not be finalized until race day. Race registration will close September 1 at 11:59 pm.

More Information?
Feel free to e-mail or call 336-373-3741 with any questions or comments.

The Flying Frog Adventure Race is currently seeking volunteers and sponsors. If interested, please contact us using the information above.

Last updated: 5/15/2013 1:38:17 PM