Ramona Family Adventure Race
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 9:00AM PDT
- Location Ramona, California
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the Ramona Family Adventure Race on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, in beautiful Ramona, San Diego! This beginner-friendly event is perfect for families and newcomers to adventure racing, offering a unique blend of hiking and biking experiences. Participants can choose between two exciting courses: a geocache-style course for kids 10 and under, lasting 1-2 hours, and a passport-style course for families and adults, which will take 2-4 hours to complete.
The race kicks off at Ramona Oaks Park, starting with a navigation clinic at 8 AM, followed by the course starts at 9 AM. Expect a fun-filled day of exploration, teamwork, and a chance to connect with nature while navigating using maps and compasses (no GPS allowed!). With a course distance ranging from 1-3 miles for the younger participants and 10-25 miles for families and adults, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to register each participant to ensure everyone gets the necessary maps and refreshments. After the race, join fellow adventurers for a group lunch at a local spot to celebrate your accomplishments. Grab your bike, pack your snacks, and get ready for an
The race kicks off at Ramona Oaks Park, starting with a navigation clinic at 8 AM, followed by the course starts at 9 AM. Expect a fun-filled day of exploration, teamwork, and a chance to connect with nature while navigating using maps and compasses (no GPS allowed!). With a course distance ranging from 1-3 miles for the younger participants and 10-25 miles for families and adults, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to register each participant to ensure everyone gets the necessary maps and refreshments. After the race, join fellow adventurers for a group lunch at a local spot to celebrate your accomplishments. Grab your bike, pack your snacks, and get ready for an
Organiser's Description
The next San Diego Adventure Racing event is a suuuuuper beginner-friendly Adventure Race for newbies and families that involves both hiking and biking (mountain bikes or gravel bikes). Navigation will be with the maps provided at the start line, but still no GPS allowed. Compasses encouraged. Two courses will be available:
* 10 and Under (with parental assist) - geocache style (1-2 hour)
* Family / Adults - punched passport style (2-4 hour)
The start line location will be at Ramona Oaks Park, in Ramona, CA. Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps and water.
TIMELINE
Saturday, Ramona Oaks Park:
* 8 navigation clinic
* 9 courses start
* 1 courses end
* Afterwards: group lunch (pay your own way) at TBD
GEAR
* BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike)
* Food and water - 0.5L per person per hour, minimum, and snaaaacks, especially for the kiddos
* Compass, of any type really - at least to help with coarse direction and not end up too disoriented.
COURSE ESTIMATES
Remember that a majority of the miles are on bike, not on foot:
* Geocache style course: 1-3 miles
* Punch style course: 10-25 miles
SPONSORS
Eco Luxe Adventures sponsors this event! Please visit https://www.ecoluxeadventures.com/ to see their all-inclusive outdoor adventures. (On their adventures, you actually get driven around to different activities and meals are included. For this training, you need to bring your own snacks and transport yourself to checkpoints.)
* 10 and Under (with parental assist) - geocache style (1-2 hour)
* Family / Adults - punched passport style (2-4 hour)
The start line location will be at Ramona Oaks Park, in Ramona, CA. Please register EACH person coming so that we have enough maps and water.
TIMELINE
Saturday, Ramona Oaks Park:
* 8 navigation clinic
* 9 courses start
* 1 courses end
* Afterwards: group lunch (pay your own way) at TBD
GEAR
* BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike)
* Food and water - 0.5L per person per hour, minimum, and snaaaacks, especially for the kiddos
* Compass, of any type really - at least to help with coarse direction and not end up too disoriented.
COURSE ESTIMATES
Remember that a majority of the miles are on bike, not on foot:
* Geocache style course: 1-3 miles
* Punch style course: 10-25 miles
SPONSORS
Eco Luxe Adventures sponsors this event! Please visit https://www.ecoluxeadventures.com/ to see their all-inclusive outdoor adventures. (On their adventures, you actually get driven around to different activities and meals are included. For this training, you need to bring your own snacks and transport yourself to checkpoints.)
Ramona Family Adventure Race
