The Krista Griesacker Memorial Adventure Race

July 27, 2013

Hamburg, PA

50 miles/12 hours

Breathtaking views, challenging terrain, and captivating wilderness, set the scene for this 12 hour race of challenge and adventure. Join us in honoring and commemorating a dear friend, fellow adventure racer, and fellow search and rescue instructor, who died while training a few years ago.
 
Krista spent many years training and instructing at the Civil Air Patrol's Search and Rescue School, based at Hawk Mountain, PA. Proceeds from the race will go to benefit that volunteer school. Teams of 2 to 3 racers will face the seemingly unending challenges of Hawk Mountain including: rugged terrain, lots of elevation changes, and awesome scenery.

Approximate distances......
 20 miles of trekking and orienteering
5 miles of paved biking
14 miles of mountain biking
7 miles of canoe paddling
Rappelling and fun team challenges!

Grab some friends and come on out for a great, fun challenge!

This is a spectator friendly race!!

TEAM CHECK IN TAKES PLACE FRIDAY EVENING JULY 26 6-8:30PM
TEAM MEETING 8:30 PM

RACE BEGINS 7AM ON THE 27TH

Race Location

The Civil Air Patrol base is located near Interstate 78, half way between Harrisburg and Allentown. From Interstate 78 get off at Exit #34 (old Exit #11)  Lenhartsville-PA Route 143. Turn north (left) on PA Route 143 and proceed approximately 5 miles to an intersection that has a Sonoco gas station. Turn left onto Hawk Mountain Road. In about 100 yards the road forks, stay to the left. Stay on this road for approximately 10 minutes (3 miles). Turn left onto Pine Swamp Road. School is 1 mile down on the left hand side road.

Team Categories

Single gender team of 2 or 3
Co-ed team of 2 or 3
Masters Division (combined team age of 120 years for team of 3)
Masters single gender team of 2 or  3
Masters Co-ed team of 3

Registration Details

Race Registration fee:
$115 per person for those that register by June 27
$130 per person after that date as spaces permit

Price includes: ultra wicking T-shirt; canoe, paddle, PFD rental; goodie bag; post race food; maps; passport

DOWNLOAD AND MAIL IN REGISTRATION

Lodging Options

Fundraising

Racing teams can get involved in helping defray their race costs and
raise money for The Civil Air Patrol all at the same time!

For each $100 the racer raises, $10 will be subtracted from
their registration fee!

You could race for free!
All proceeds and pledge money will go to the
Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol Search and Rescue Program.

Racing for this great cause is both rewarding for participants, volunteers, spectators, and sponsors.

Gear List

All racers are required to carry the mandatory minimum gear. For the list of gear requirements click here

Prizes

Various gear prizes will be awarded at the race, with the top prizes going to the coed/3 division winners. The 1st place winner in the coed/3 division will receive $400 for their entry fee to USARA Nationals. They will also win USARA team jackets.

In addition there will be prizes worth up to $4,000 from the North American Adventure  Race Series as well as  Prestige Championship Jackets for the winning coed team of 3.

A tribute to Krista and her family