Gold Rush 2024 Summer Challenge Races
- Date Sat 27th July 2024
- Location Lake Don Pedro, California
- Price $160.00 - $368.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the Gold Rush 2024 Summer Challenge Races, taking place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in the stunning Sierra Foothills of La Grange, Mariposa! This exciting event features two thrilling race formats: the 24-Hour Summer Challenge and a 6-Hour Bike/Trek race. Teams of 2 to 4 will navigate nearly 60 miles of diverse terrain, engaging in trekking, biking, and paddling while relying solely on a compass and a map to conquer the course. The 24-Hour Summer Challenge is a USARA Nationals qualifier, with the winning team earning an automatic entry into the prestigious USARA 2024 Nationals!
For those looking for a shorter experience, the 6-Hour Bike/Trek race invites participants to tackle specific loops from the 24-Hour challenge. With races starting at 8 AM and 9 AM respectively, this event promises a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a celebration of outdoor adventure. Participants will enjoy a pre-race dinner, post-race food, and exclusive swag as part of their entry fee. Don't miss your chance to be part of this action-packed summer challenge in beautiful Marip
For those looking for a shorter experience, the 6-Hour Bike/Trek race invites participants to tackle specific loops from the 24-Hour challenge. With races starting at 8 AM and 9 AM respectively, this event promises a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a celebration of outdoor adventure. Participants will enjoy a pre-race dinner, post-race food, and exclusive swag as part of their entry fee. Don't miss your chance to be part of this action-packed summer challenge in beautiful Marip
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR GOLD RUSH 2024 SUMMER CHALLENGE RACES -- THE USARA NATIONALS QUALIFIER 24-HOUR SUMMER CHALLENGE AND A 6-HOUR BIKE/TREK RACE.
24-HOUR SUMMER CHALLENGE
Co-Ed, Female and Male Teams of 2, 3 or 4 will cover nearly 60 miles in the Sierra Foothills via trekking, biking, paddling and more paddling using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint in a Rogaine format, with both optional and mandatory CPs. The team who finishes the race with the most points in the fastest time before course closes will be crowned our winner and get an automatic entry into the USARA 2024 Nationals!
* Pre-race check-in and meeting: 5p July 26 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
* Race start: 8a July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
* Course closes: 8a July 28 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
Your per person entry fee covers pre-race meeting dinner, race day course, kayak rental, spot tracker rental, post-race food, swag and festivities. This is a USARA-sanctioned event, so all participants will be required to purchase either a 1-day USARA membership ($8) or an annual USARA membership ($35) and sign a USARA waiver. If you already have a current annual USARA membership that will cover the race period, please enter that number during registration.
We are offering a $50 discount for any racers who will be 25 or under on race day.
Please see the Mandatory Gear list on our website [https://www.goldrushadventureracing.com/2024-event] for the list of gear required for all individuals and teams.
6-HOUR BIKE/TREK
Co-Ed, Female and Male Teams of 1, 2, 3 or 4 participate in certain bike/trek loops which are part of the 24-Hour race in the Sierra Foothills using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint in a Rogaine format.
* Race start: 9a July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
* Course closes: 3p July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
Your per person entry fee covers race day course, post-race food and swag. This is a USARA-sanctioned event, so all participants will be required to purchase either a 1-day USARA membership ($8) or an annual USARA membership ($35) and sign a USARA waiver. If you already have a current annual USARA membership that will cover the race period, please enter that number during registration.
Please see the Mandatory Gear list on our website for the list of gear required for all individuals and teams.
24-HOUR SUMMER CHALLENGE
Co-Ed, Female and Male Teams of 2, 3 or 4 will cover nearly 60 miles in the Sierra Foothills via trekking, biking, paddling and more paddling using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint in a Rogaine format, with both optional and mandatory CPs. The team who finishes the race with the most points in the fastest time before course closes will be crowned our winner and get an automatic entry into the USARA 2024 Nationals!
* Pre-race check-in and meeting: 5p July 26 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
* Race start: 8a July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
* Course closes: 8a July 28 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
Your per person entry fee covers pre-race meeting dinner, race day course, kayak rental, spot tracker rental, post-race food, swag and festivities. This is a USARA-sanctioned event, so all participants will be required to purchase either a 1-day USARA membership ($8) or an annual USARA membership ($35) and sign a USARA waiver. If you already have a current annual USARA membership that will cover the race period, please enter that number during registration.
We are offering a $50 discount for any racers who will be 25 or under on race day.
Please see the Mandatory Gear list on our website [https://www.goldrushadventureracing.com/2024-event] for the list of gear required for all individuals and teams.
6-HOUR BIKE/TREK
Co-Ed, Female and Male Teams of 1, 2, 3 or 4 participate in certain bike/trek loops which are part of the 24-Hour race in the Sierra Foothills using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint in a Rogaine format.
* Race start: 9a July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
* Course closes: 3p July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area
Your per person entry fee covers race day course, post-race food and swag. This is a USARA-sanctioned event, so all participants will be required to purchase either a 1-day USARA membership ($8) or an annual USARA membership ($35) and sign a USARA waiver. If you already have a current annual USARA membership that will cover the race period, please enter that number during registration.
Please see the Mandatory Gear list on our website for the list of gear required for all individuals and teams.
Races
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Gold Rush 24-Hour Summer Challenge
Incl. $18.50 Fee & TBD
Sat 27th July 2024
$368.50
CLOSEDCo-Ed, Female and Male Teams of 2, 3 or 4 will cover 60+ miles in the Sierra Foothills via trekking, biking, paddling and more paddling using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint in a Rogaine format, with both optional and mandatory CPs. The team who finishes the race with the most points in the fastest time before course closes will be crowned our winner and get an automatic entry into the USARA 2024 Nationals. Pre-race check-in and meeting: 5p July 26 Barrett Cove Recreation Area Race start: 8a July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area Course closes: 8a July 28 Barrett Cove Recreation Area Your per person entry fee covers pre-race meeting dinner, race day course, kayak rental, spot tracker rental, post-race food, swag and festivities. This is a USARA-sanctioned event, so all participants will be required to purchase either a 1-day USARA membership ($8) or an annual USARA membership ($35) and sign a USARA waiver. If you already have a current annual USARA membership that will cover the race period, please enter that number during registration. We are offering a $50 discount for any racers who will be 25 or under on race day. Please see the Mandatory Gear list on our website for the list of gear required for all individuals and teams. -
Gold Rush 6-Hour Bike/Trek Summer Challenge
Incl. $10.00 Fee & TBD
Sat 27th July 2024
$160.00
CLOSEDCo-Ed, Female and Male Teams of 1,2, 3 or 4 participate in certain bike/trek loops which are part of the 24-Hour race in the Sierra Foothills using only a compass and a map to navigate from checkpoint to checkpoint in a Rogaine format. Race start: 9a July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area Course closes: 3p July 27 Barrett Cove Recreation Area Your per person entry fee covers race day course, post-race food and swag. This is a USARA-sanctioned event, so all participants will be required to purchase either a 1-day USARA membership ($8) or an annual USARA membership ($35) and sign a USARA waiver. If you already have a current annual USARA membership that will cover the race period, please enter that number during registration. Please see the Mandatory Gear list on our website for the list of gear required for all individuals and teams.
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