Texas Adventure Racing - Texas Quest Adventure Race

THE TEXAS QUEST HAS BEEN CANCELED!!! As the forest service closed the trails in the Sam Houston National Forest the last day of March. We just did not have the time or plans to map out a new course somewhere else. Refunds are in the works.

However we will put on a free unofficial " practice race" on Cypress Creek at Cypresswood Dr. Saturday morning. Please check out facebook page for the details as they will be going up soon.
The race on Cypress Creek will have a 3 hour flagged run, paddle, bike then 3 hours of navigation trek, bike, and paddle. For those training for an multi day race a suggested extra 10 hour route will be provide. This " practice race" will have no support - so bring you own water, food and safety gear. Hope you choose to join us. Come do as much or as little of this course as you like and let me know if you would like to see a real race here in the future.
Wade

Home of the GHORBA Big Ring Challenge and TMBRA Championship Mountain Bike Series

Enjoy this beautiful Texas forest while participating in

. Texas Quest adventure racers will Bike, Trek, Paddle local lakes, and compete in mystery events.

Racers may have support in TA only. No other support is allowed at anytime or anywhere except by other race participants. Penalty DQ.

BOATING NOTES

* For 3 person teams doing the Long and Short courses in a Canoe, we recommend you bring a 3rd middle seat like one of these. BEST , CHEAPEST
*Rent a canoe/paddles/pfds ($65) delivered to race site or provide your own kayaks/Canoes , pfd's, and paddles
*The only restriction for the boats is that they must be a non-motorized human-powered canoe or kayak
*Teams can use single or tandem kayaks or canoes

Long/Short Course gear list

sprint gear list

RACE RULES

MAP TO TA

REFUNDS

* Refund Policy: You are entitled to a refund, minus a cancellation fee of $25 until 2 weeks prior to the start of the race. Within 2 weeks no refund! Sorry!
* Texas Adventure Racing is not responsible for refunds or cancellations in the event of a natural disaster or national emergency. Natural emergencies may include, but are not limited to severe weather including heavy rain, snow, tornadoes, hurricanes, river flooding, heat spells and cold spells. National or international emergencies may include, but are not limited to military conflicts, terrorist attacks, security threats, war, and heightened security alerts.

* Race takes place rain or shine.

FAQ

1. Do you have any tips to help us in train?

The best training for the Huntsville Hammer would be to go Huntsville state park and ride the loop. It takes about 1.5 hours for beginners. Take breaks along the way and enjoy the scenery, most important make it all the way around. Then run some of the loop for hill training. Do that as much as possible between now and the race.

2. Is there canoe rental available for the Sprint Race

Yes - you can rent a canoe during online registration. It comes with paddles and life jackets. You can bring your own if you would like.

3. Is there canoe rental for the 6 and 12 hour races?

Yes - you can now reserve a canoe for the 6 and 12 hour races as well - during online registration

4. Do we need to have previous map reading experience to do the sprint race?

NO - if you have ever used a map to drive somewhere - then you already have what it takes. The map will contain trails and roads with in the park that will lead you to checkpoints. This is a VERY beginner friendly map section - anyone can do this section.

5. Will the sprint racers have to plot points on the map?

NO all the points will be pre-plotted for the sprint racers - Easy! . The 12 hour racers will plot all the points.

6. What does mostly marked course mean?

Mostly marked course means that the run, bike, and paddle will be flagged with pink or orange flagging. The only part of the course that is not marked is the part you will use your pre-plotted map for - again this is not navigation - its following a map - anybody can do this part.

7. Do you have solo boats for rent ?

At this time we do not have solo boats for rent for the sprint

8. Can we bring our own boats for the race?

Yes, you can bring your own boats for the sprint or 6 and 12 hour. It must be a canoe or Kayak, solo or Tandem.

9. Can we predrop pfds and paddles with the boats at the 6 and 12 hour boat drop?

Yes you can - however ANYTHING else you pre-drop you will have to carry back to TA with you during the race - you cant leave water, food, containers or ANYTHING else at the boat drop except - pfds,paddles and 3rd seats (see below).

10. Are all items on the Gear list required?

Yes, we must require that you have adequate means of self support in the event you get of course and get lost. No exceptions.

11. Any guidance on how many times we might see TA during the 12 hour race?

You will be in and out of TA several times during the race.

12. What time are you aiming for the winners to finish the 12 hour race?

Between 9 and 12 hours - also depends on who shows up to race - some teams are extremely fast - and some are just fast.

13. How many seats do the rental canoes have for the 6 and 12 hour?

For both races the canoes have 2 seats. For the 6 and 12 hour 3 person teams it is recommend that a 3rd seat be purchased or borrowed. There are 2 types that most folks use. You can predrop these with your boats and leave them once finished paddling.

Sling type: http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___70082

Rigid type: http://store.springcreek.com/Seats/Seats/Spring-Creek-s-Drop-In-Seat-With-clamps-p1577.html

14. Will the 6 and 12 hour boat drop be a manned checkpoint to protect our gear and boats from theft? (No boat drop for the Sprint)

Yes - there will be race staff at the boat drop from the time the first boat gets dropped off until the last boat gets picked up.

Category	B4 March 24th	to April 3rd	Race Day
Sprint - PP	$65	$75	$85
6+ Hour - PP	$95	$105	$115
12 Hour - PP	$125	$135	$145