“The Ultimate Test of Endurance, Teamwork, & Skill” Indiana’s Original and Premier Adventure Race!

The Elk Ridge Ranch, tucked in the middle of the Hoosier National Forest will be this years host site for the 2009 Planet Adventure 24 Hour. The later date and unique property makes possible exciting new elements for 2009. All teams will be required to camp on site Friday night. There will be new disciplines and extensive rope sections. A pre race social and post race festive party creating a more intimate atmosphere.

In addition to the traditional 24 hour, we are introducing the “Old School” race. Re-inventing the feel, atmosphere and spirit of the earlier days of adventure racing is what the Old School race is all about. In 1989 when Gerald Fusil’s launched the Raid Gauloises, the first modern day adventure, Fusil envisioned an expanded expedition-style race in which competitors would rely on their own strength and abilities to traverse great and challenging terrain. Mother Nature and the environment was your true competitor. The Old school will be geared for teams that have done expedition races or have been thinking about one. Successful teams will have to work well together to stay efficient and over come adversity.

Planet Adventure 24

• Race Divisions: 3 person co-ed, 4 person co-ed (premier division), Open (3 or4 person same gender) and masters* co-ed.
• 90 to 95 Miles
• Race Field: 50 Teams
• Date: June 5-7, 2009
• Location: Rusk, Indiana
• Support Crew: Required — No crew option available
• Entry fee: $ 175 per person ($160 Early Bird through April 10th)
• No crew option: $30 per team

* masters division teams must have a combined age of at least 120/160 years with a minimum teammate age of 35 years old. Masters teams may have 3 OR 4 team members but will be scored as one division.

Planet Adventure Old School

• Race Divisions: 4 Person Coed Only
• No Support Crew. No gear or supply drops
• Basic ascending skills required, will be required to demostrate to staff prior to race.
• More than 95 Miles
• Race Field: 30 Teams
• Date: June 5-7, 2009
• Location: Rusk, Indiana
• Entry fee: $200 per person ($185 Early Bird through April 10th)

Lodging: Teams will be required to camp at Elk Ridge Ranch on Friday night camping is include in the entry fee. Teams can stay through to Sunday evening. Showers will be available and there will be a buffet available Friday night for $10.

All scheduled events will be at the Elk Ridge Ranch

Schedule (subject to change)

June 5, 2009

• 12:00 to 6:00 p.m Check-in and skills tests. PA Old School
• 5:00 to 7:30p.m. Check-in PA 24
• 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Per-race Social
• 9:00 p.m. Pre Race meeting

June 6, 2009

• Before 7:00 a.m PA Old School
• 7:00 a.m Race Start PA 24

June 7, 2009

• 1:00 p.m. Course Close
• 1:00 p.m. Post race Party starts
• 2:00 p.m. Awards

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