Dana Point Adventure Race
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:00AM PDT
- Location Dana Point, California
- Price Free
- Races 3 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Dana Point Adventure Race on Saturday, August 2, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Dana Point in Orange County, California, this event is perfect for thrill-seekers looking to beat the heat while enjoying the great outdoors. Participants can choose from a variety of race options, including a traditional course featuring kayaking, trekking, and biking, or alternate combinations for those looking to mix things up. Whether you’re paddling with a kayak, surfski, or stand-up paddleboard, you’ll navigate through beautiful coastal landscapes using maps provided at the start line—GPS devices are a no-go!
The race kicks off at Baby Beach, where excitement will be in the air as you prepare your gear starting at 8 AM. With estimated race times ranging from 5 to 9 hours, there’s an option for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned racer or a first-time adventurer. Don’t forget to bring your own bike or boat, as well as plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy up throughout the day. After crossing the finish line, join fellow participants for some well-deserved pizza and camaraderie. Mark your calendars and register by July 31,
The race kicks off at Baby Beach, where excitement will be in the air as you prepare your gear starting at 8 AM. With estimated race times ranging from 5 to 9 hours, there’s an option for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned racer or a first-time adventurer. Don’t forget to bring your own bike or boat, as well as plenty of water and snacks to keep your energy up throughout the day. After crossing the finish line, join fellow participants for some well-deserved pizza and camaraderie. Mark your calendars and register by July 31,
Organiser's Description
Beat the heat by staying near the ocean at the next San Diego Adventure Racing training event! Being held in nearby Dana Point, CA, you'll have a few race options to choose from based upon gear:
* "Traditional" kayak + trek + bike
* Kayak + trek, for those sans bike
* Trek + bike, for those sans boat
You can rent kayaks nearby at purewatersports.com, or just not sign up for that part of the race; you can also bring whatever boat you have, so if it's a SUP or a surfski, have at it. Those with surfskis will have to get all of the water CPs, those with kayaks all but one, and those on SUPs all but two.
As always, navigation will be with the maps provided at the start line, and no GPS allowed. Compasses encouraged but not required.
The start line location will be more or less at Baby Beach. It's busy on the weekends, so give yourself plenty of time to park and get gear settled. Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps and water.
Registration closes 7/31/25 at noon.
TIMELINE
Saturday, Baby Beach:
* 8 prepare boats and bikes (as applicable) at start line
* 8 maps handed out
* 9 start
* 7 course closes
* 6 pizza or something for the masses - come back if you finish early!
GEAR
* BYOBi (Bring Your Own Bike): gravel or mountain bike, and a bike lock
* BYOBo (Bring Your Own Boat): kayak / surfski / inflatable / foldable / SUP, whatever you got.
* Food, electrolytes, and water - recommend 0.5L per person per hour, minimum
* You will be back at the start location after kayaking, so you can have a race bin with resupplies
* Compass, of any type really - at least to help with coarse direction and not end up too disoriented.
COURSE ESTIMATES
By distance, for full traditional course:
* Paddle: TBD miles
* Trek: TBD miles
* Bike: TBD miles
Or by total time:
* Faster finishers: probably 5-6 hours
* Average: 7-8 hours
* Slowest times of 9+ hours
Race schematics: TBD
SPONSORS
Eco Luxe Adventures [https://www.ecoluxeadventures.com] offers all-inclusive active vacations in and around San Diego. You and your friends get picked up, your day is curated to what interests you, foodie-approved meals and photos of the day are included, and then you're dropped off at the end of the day to go relax at your lodging.
Women of AR [https://www.facebook.com/groups/469064364267750/] seeks to grow the sport by encouraging all types of people to join!
Pasokin [https://pasokin.com/] is a delicious all-natural peanut butter snack made without preservatives or chemical additives, and is protein-rich - a great addition to any adventure racers repertoire!
* "Traditional" kayak + trek + bike
* Kayak + trek, for those sans bike
* Trek + bike, for those sans boat
You can rent kayaks nearby at purewatersports.com, or just not sign up for that part of the race; you can also bring whatever boat you have, so if it's a SUP or a surfski, have at it. Those with surfskis will have to get all of the water CPs, those with kayaks all but one, and those on SUPs all but two.
As always, navigation will be with the maps provided at the start line, and no GPS allowed. Compasses encouraged but not required.
The start line location will be more or less at Baby Beach. It's busy on the weekends, so give yourself plenty of time to park and get gear settled. Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps and water.
Registration closes 7/31/25 at noon.
TIMELINE
Saturday, Baby Beach:
* 8 prepare boats and bikes (as applicable) at start line
* 8 maps handed out
* 9 start
* 7 course closes
* 6 pizza or something for the masses - come back if you finish early!
GEAR
* BYOBi (Bring Your Own Bike): gravel or mountain bike, and a bike lock
* BYOBo (Bring Your Own Boat): kayak / surfski / inflatable / foldable / SUP, whatever you got.
* Food, electrolytes, and water - recommend 0.5L per person per hour, minimum
* You will be back at the start location after kayaking, so you can have a race bin with resupplies
* Compass, of any type really - at least to help with coarse direction and not end up too disoriented.
COURSE ESTIMATES
By distance, for full traditional course:
* Paddle: TBD miles
* Trek: TBD miles
* Bike: TBD miles
Or by total time:
* Faster finishers: probably 5-6 hours
* Average: 7-8 hours
* Slowest times of 9+ hours
Race schematics: TBD
SPONSORS
Eco Luxe Adventures [https://www.ecoluxeadventures.com] offers all-inclusive active vacations in and around San Diego. You and your friends get picked up, your day is curated to what interests you, foodie-approved meals and photos of the day are included, and then you're dropped off at the end of the day to go relax at your lodging.
Women of AR [https://www.facebook.com/groups/469064364267750/] seeks to grow the sport by encouraging all types of people to join!
Pasokin [https://pasokin.com/] is a delicious all-natural peanut butter snack made without preservatives or chemical additives, and is protein-rich - a great addition to any adventure racers repertoire!
Dana Point Adventure Race
