Hellbender 20 Miler Relay Canoe Race

About the event: Starting at the headwaters of the French Broad River in Rosman, NC and going all the way to Hap Simpson Park in Brevard, NC; this race will test your endurance, speed, and communication skills! The Hellbender 20 Miler Relay Canoe Race will consist of two sections. At the halfway point, teams can switch out paddlers. This event is a part of the Upper French Broad Riverfest in the Town of Rosman. Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 Teams, as well as, an award for Best Dressed Team at the afterparty!
Información importante:
1. "Carrera de relevos de 20 millas" limitada a 15 equipos
2. Se requiere preinscripción y pago por adelantado
3. Check in Location & Time starts at 9:15am at Headwaters Outfitters. Teams must check in 45 min. prior to their start time.
4. Race will start promptly at 10am
5. Es obligatorio el uso de chalecos salvavidas durante toda la carrera (los equipos serán descalificados si no llevan chalecos salvavidas).
6. All teams are required to use Headwaters canoes provided. You can bring your own paddles and wear your own PFD.
Normas y directrices:
1. Each “20 Miler” relay team is made of up to 4 paddlers, broken down into pairs for each section of the race.
2. “20 Miler” Race will consist of two 10 mile sections. At the halfway point, teams can switch out paddlers
· First Section: Headwaters Outfitters in Rosman to Island Ford River Access- 10 miles total
- Intercambio de equipos en Island Ford River Access
· Second Section: Island Ford River Access to Hap Simpson River Park- 10 miles
3. Se puede proporcionar transporte a los puntos de carrera, o los equipos pueden proporcionar el suyo propio.
4. At the end of the race paddlers will be transported back to Headwaters Outfitters.
5. The After Party starts at 2:00pm at the Forks of the River Taproom. West Fork Fiasco will be playing music outside, so bring your lawn chair and enjoy some tunes! The Awards Ceremony will start when enough teams arrive on site. Trophies will be awarded for Top 3 teams and BEST TEAM COSTUME (voted on by
all teams and race volunteers)
Cómo participar:
- La inscripción debe hacerse con antelación.
· “20 Miler” Entry Fee: $200.00 per team (Plus $5 fee if paying with credit card).
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/k6WNBP8xA4etpRnn6
· Includes, canoe, paddles, lifejackets, t-shirt and transportation to & from river if needed
- Los equipos pueden encontrar empresas locales que patrocinen a su equipo.
- Entrega de trofeos al 1º, 2º y 3º clasificado en la "Carrera de relevos de 20 millas".
- Premio al Mejor Traje de Equipo
· Make checks payable to Headwaters Outfitters
Credit Card payment available (but credit card fees will be added)
Please Fill Out Below and Mail Payment to:
Headwaters Outfitters, P.O. Box 1057, Rosman NC 28772