Ride and Seek MTB Adventure Race
Bike through the trail system in two-person teams. The challenge is to collect the most points by reaching hidden checkpoints throughout the Whitewater Center trail system and returning to HQ first before time runs out.
Format
Adventure Race
Activity
Mountain Biking
Location
Charlotte, NC
Registration
Youth Division
Pre-Registration
$50 Per Team
Last day to pre-register is February 27th, 2025. Teams of two only.
$50 Per Team
Day of Registration
$60 Per Team
Teams of two only.
$60 Per Team
Adventure Race
Pre-Registration
$60 Per Team
Last day to pre-register is February 27th, 2025. Teams of two only.
$60 Per Team
Day of Registration
$70 Per Team
Teams of two only.
$70 Per Team
Packet Pick-up
Friday, February 28
5:00PM-7:00PM
Dickson Center
5:00PM-7:00PM
Schedule
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Youth Division
Day of packet pick-up opens
8:00am
Pre-race meeting
8:45am
Race begins
9:00am
Youth Division Ends
11:00am
Saturday, March 1, 2025
Adventure Race
Day of packet pick-up opens
8:00am
Pre-race meeting
8:45am
Race begins
9:00am
Course closes
1:00pm
Friday, February 28, 2025
Packet Pick-up
Packet Pick-up Begins
5:00pm
Packet Pick-up Ends
7:00pm
Additional Information
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- There is no set course. Teams of 2 must strategically find as many checkpoints as possible within the allotted time.
- Trails must be used in the designed direction. No bushwacking allowed.
- Service roads and open space (around the whitewater channels, parking lots etc.) may be used in either direction.
- Teams must stay together within eyesight.
- Helmets are required.
- No e-bikes permitted.
- Participants must provide their own bike.
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- At least 1 member of the team must be 12 years old or younger.
- At least 1 member of the team must be 18 years old or older.
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- Waiver Policy
- All participants must sign the Whitewater Center Assumption of Risk Agreement before participating.
- Waiver may be printed and brought to packet pick-up or completed on site.
- The waiver is not included in the online registration form.
- Refund and Transfer Policy
- Race Registration is non-refundable
- Trail Marking
- Race courses will be denoted by colored arrows.
- Whitewater Race Series events take place on multiple surfaces, including natural surface trails over uneven terrain.
- Trail Safety
- Trails will be open to other runners, hikers and bikers at all times.
- Headphones, iPods, MP3 players, etc are strongly discouraged.
- Communicate when passing other trail users.
- No pets allowed on the course.
- No E-bikes or any form of powered transportation are permitted in any Whitewater Race Series events.
- Weather Policy
- Events are scheduled to proceed rain or shine.
- The Whitewater Center reserves the right to alter/reschedule/cancel any Whitewater Race Series event at any time.
- Parking Policy
- The Whitewater Center has a $12 daily parking fee. Annual parking passes are available for $40..
- Emergency Policy
- The Whitewater Center does not conduct trail rescues.
- Participants must call 911 if emergency services are needed.
- Emergency location markers are located within the trail system.
- Waiver Policy
Race Shirts
Must register on or before February 18th, 2025 to be guaranteed a race shirt.
Awards
Participants must be present at the award ceremony to receive awards. Awards will be given out to the top 3 teams in the following categories:
Youth Division | Men’s Division | Women’s Division | Mixed Division
Results
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