The Great Kaw Adventure Race
Event summary
Adventure teams will be challenged to cycle 10-20 miles on mixed surfaces and paddle their way down the river in kayaks or canoes, making this race a true test of skill and endurance. Participants will be issued a map to guide their quest, and teamwork is essential, as you’ll need to stay within two seconds of your fellow racers. Whether you're biking, running, or paddling, the camaraderie and thrill of the race will keep your spirits high!
Don’t miss the post-race celebration at 9th and Main, where you can indulge in delicious food from local vendors, enjoy refreshing beverages, and groove to live music. Open to the public, this celebration is the perfect way to unwind after an adventurous day. Join in the fun and experience the rich history of Eudora while supporting the Friends of the Kaw. It’s time to be
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The Great Kaw Adventure Race - Kayak
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
The Great Kaw Adventure Race is an orienteering based, cognitive, and physical challenge event. Challenges could include trivia about Eudoras German and Native American heritage, complex equations, gunny sack races, or an unassuming puzzle. Participants will be required to navigate to waypoints and challenges to retrieve important artifacts. Team entry for two participants. Each team must be made up of two participants, no exceptions. This is the full adventure race of running, orienteering, canoeing, and cycling. Course legs are expected to be 4 to 7 miles run over mixed terrain, 11.5 miles for the paddle on the Kaw River, and 15 to 20 miles for the cycling portion over mixed terrain. See Rules and Gear for equipment needed. MUST PROVIDE KAYAKS FOR TEAM. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and awesome gifts from our sponsors. All finishers receive an award. Placing prizes for first, second, and third, first female team, first coed team, and final finishing team. Exchanges with notice to race director. Participants will be sent a confirmation email that contains a link to our information form. Race begins at 9:30 AM, October 7th, 2023
Entries closed10:30 AM CDT
$80.50
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The Great Kaw Adventure Race - Canoe
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
The Great Kaw Adventure Race is an orienteering based, cognitive, and physical challenge event. Challenges could include trivia about Eudoras German and Native American heritage, complex equations, gunny sack races, or an unassuming puzzle. Participants will be required to navigate to waypoints and challenges to retrieve important artifacts. Team entry for two participants. Each team must be made up of two participants, no exceptions. This is the full adventure race of running, orienteering, canoeing, and cycling. Course legs are expected to be 4 to 7 miles run over mixed terrain, 11.5 miles for the paddle on the Kaw River, and 15 to 20 miles for the cycling portion over mixed terrain. See Rules and Gear for equipment needed. MUST PROVIDE A CANOE FOR TEAM. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and awesome gifts from our sponsors. All finishers receive an award. Placing prizes for first, second, and third, first female team, first coed team, and final finishing team. Exchanges with notice to race director. Participants will be sent a confirmation email that contains a link to our information form. Race begins at 9:30 AM, October 7th, 2023
Entries closed10:30 AM CDT
$80.50
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The Great Kaw Adventure Race - Orienteer
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
The Orienteers run or walk the city of Eudora using maps for navigation. Participants will have to use orienteering and problem solving to locate the correct checkpoints, complete challenges, and solve puzzles. Course length is planned to be 3-5 miles. This is the 2-person team entry for the orienteering course. Each team must be made up of two participants. Exchanges with notice to race director. Fill out and submit the form for your contact and team information before adding the event to your cart. Each participant will receive a t-shirt, awards for first, second, and third. Race begins at 9:35 AM, October 7th, 2023
Entries closed10:35 AM CDT
$22.20
Organiser's description
Participants will be issued a map with the waypoints marked. It is up to the team to decide what is the best way to complete the course. No cue sheets will be issued. No markings will be placed in town. The course will be open to traffic and citizens. Participants will be required to be within two seconds of each other regardless of transit. Teams, if youre running you should be able to touch, you will both be in the same boat, and if your cycling you should be able to draft. Choose your exit buddy well. All finishers will receive an award for finishing (more to come soon!)
Adventure Teams will be provided a map and materials. Adventure teams will need to bring a bicycle you are comfortable riding on mixed surfaces for 10-20 miles. Adventure teams will need to bring two kayaks or canoe, paddles and life vests for the river segment of the event. Participants may use their own equipment or rent equipment from our partners. You are in charge of your equipment the event will not chaperone your gear.
Orienteering Teams will be provided a map and materials.
You will be sharing the road during the bike and running portion of the events. Use appropriate caution.
This is a Leave No Trace event. You bring it, you leave with it. There will be a post-race celebration at the finish area at 9th and Main in Eudora, Kansas will include food from various local vendors, beverages (adult and otherwise) and music. Please plan on staying for the fun after the race and invite friends, the post-race celebration is open to the public!
The Great Kaw Adventure Race is produced by people who love their communitys connection to the Kaw River and its relationship to the history of Eudora. The race team uses the event to support the Friends of the Kaw through exploration of the Eudora area and introduce guests to the Eudora community. Some of the best adventures take place outside you just have to be kawrageous!
Location
CPA Park 911 Main, By the statue, Eudora, 66025, KS, United States
The Great Kaw Adventure Race
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