March 7th, 2009
Sam Houston National Forest, TX
(Start time is 7 a.m. for both races)

Eco-Lonestar (2-4 Hour Adventure Race): 2 person teams will be challenged on a marked course by 9-14 miles mountain biking, 2-4 miles trail running, and mystery events. Race will last 2-3 hours.

Eco-Lonestar Extreme (8-12 Hour Adventure Race): 3 person teams will be challenged by 15-25 miles mountain biking, 3-6 miles canoeing, 8-15 miles land navigation/trekking, and possible mystery events. Extreme racers must bring their own boats, paddles and life jackets. Race will last 8-12 hours. Categories include: Male, female, coed and coed masters divisions.

Winning Extreme Coed team will receive $500.00 towards their teams entry fee into the 2009 USARA Adventure Race National Championship ($400 from Terra Firma Promotions & $100 from other sponsors). Top 3 Extreme Coed teams qualify for the 2009 USARA Adventure Race National Championships.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 21, 2009
Eco Lonestar Basic = $75 per person / $150 per team
Eco Lonestar Extreme = $120 per person / $360 per team

LATE FEE AFTER: FEBRUARY 21, 2009
Eco Lonestar Basic = $85.00 person / $170.00 per team
Eco Lonestar Extreme = $130.00 person / $390.00 per team

**Teams should pre-register for Extreme Race so we have enough map sets printed up. Call for registration after February 28th, 2008 to make sure we have enough maps if you are not preregistered. Teams doing the short course may late register.

Registration Numbers (LIVE)

Eco Lonestar Registration(s)

General Information

March 7, 2009 (Start Time 7:00 a.m. for both races)

This race course is new this year. The course is being designed by Bob Talamini, Shaun Bain (Team MOAT) and Bonnie Bain. The paddling will be on a lake.  The exact location will be revealed ASAP once all the logistics are worked out.

Eco-Lonestar (2-4 Hour Adventure Race): Teams of 2 members will mountain bike, trail run and have possible mystery events. All trails will be marked and teams will not have to navigate.

Eco-Lonestar Extreme (8-12 Hour Adventure Race): Teams of 3 members will mountain bike, trail run and paddle. Extreme Teams may use their own boats, paddles, and PFDs.  However, we will provide inflatable Sevylor Kayaks to those teams in need of a boat. Extreme Teams will receive topo maps. The check points will be given in the form of UTM's or teams may copy marked maps but receive a time penalty.

Winning Extreme Coed team will receive $500.00 towards their teams entry fee into the 2009 USARA Adventure Race National Championship ($400 from Terra Firma Promotions & $100 from other sponsors). Top 3 Extreme Coed teams qualify for the 2008 USARA Adventure Race National Championships.

ECO-LONESTAR BASIC 2 PERSON TEAM: REQUIRED GEAR LIST
2 Mountain Bikes 2 Biking Helmets Method of carrying  water per person (water bottles or camelbaks) Food & water

ECO-LONESTAR EXTREME 3 PERSON TEAM: REQUIRED GEAR LIST
3 Mountain Bikes 3 Biking Helmets Method of carrying at least 50 oz. of water per person (recommend camelbaks) 1 Whistle, Food & water, 2 Compasses, 1 UTM Ruler (1:24,000 scale), 1 Space Blanket, 10 feet Duct Tape. If you are bringing your own life jackets, they must be Type III Non-Inflatable Coast Guard Approved.

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL GEAR:
(This equipment is not mandatory but you may choose to have some or all of this gear for the event)

Water proof  jacket	Insect repellant
Water proof pants	Quick Up Shade Tent
Gators	Bicycle inflator or mini pump
Water proof map case	Water bottles
Gortex socks	Extra CO2 cartridges for inflator
Cool max top	Spare bicycle tubes
Cool max shorts	Slime for bicycle tubes
Gloves	Bicycle tool kit
Sun Glasses	Bicycle gloves
Fleece top	Bicycle shorts
Wool socks	Bicycle jersey
Hand warmers	Bicycle socks
Trekking poles	Bicycle shoes
1st aid kit	Lantern
Eye Protection	Hat or Cap
Sunscreen	Tarp
Ice chest	Chairs
Camp stove	Buff

Boat Drop: FOR EXTREME TEAMS ONLY - TBA

Race check in & starting time
Teams can check in at the race site on Friday March 6, 2009 between 6:00pm – 7:30pm & Saturday March 7, 2009 between 6:00am-6:30am. Pre race meeting is at 6:30am, both races start at 7:00 am

There will be a central transition area where teams can set up a camp. During the race the teams will pass through this area several times making it possible to reload on food, water, change clothes, etc. Teams may have assistance crews in the transition area to prepare food, etc. The transition area is the only location in which the assistance crews may aid the team. There are several legs in this race including mountain biking, trekking and paddling for extreme teams. There are no water stations along the course. Teammates must remain in visual contact with each other at all times. Extreme teams will be provided with topographic maps & will use a compass to navigate to the respective check points during the navigation legs. The course will be marked for the single track biking leg. The paddling is on a lake. If a team member drops out the remaining team members may continue as an unofficial team, and all members who complete the course will receive a finishing award.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  February 21, 2008

Eco Lonestar Basic = $75 per person / $150 per team

Eco Lonestar Extreme = $120 per person / $360 per team

LATE FEE AFTER: FEBRUARY 21, 2008

Eco Lonestar Basic = $85.00 person / $170.00 per team

Eco Lonestar Extreme = $130.00 person /  $390.00 per team

**Teams should pre-register for Extreme Race so we have enough map sets printed up. Call for registration after February 28, 2009 to make sure we have enough maps if you are not preregistered. Teams doing the short course may late register.

 

Directions & Lodging

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Sam Houston National Forest

Lodging

Huntsville Area