_The 2021 Independent Republic Adventure Race:

Race brought to you by Horry County Parks and Recreation

12 Hour Adventure Race

Race Distance: 48-60 Miles (4 to 5 miles per hour average speed)

Categories: Solo, Two Person, Three Person and Four Person Teams

Description: Teams of 1-4 will travel across land, water and swamp in Horry County covering approximately 50-60 miles. Racers will be required to plot UTM coordinates (orienteering) on their maps to be able to navigate to check points while paddling, cycling and running/trekking through the course. Check points will be placed in various different locations using natural features as indicators of placement such as trail intersections, streams, bays, coves etc. The race will cover everything from single track Mountain Biking trails to dirt or gravel roads, a few paved roads and flat water kayaking.

Check-In Date: Friday November  5th 2021 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mandatory Pre Race Meeting: Saturday November 6th 2021 7:00am

Race Start: Saturday: November 6th 2020 8:00am

Race HQ: Carolina Forest Recreation Center, 2254 Carolina Forest Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Disciplines: Trekking or Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Kayaking

Waivers: All participants must sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement

Dinner and Awards: 8:00pm

Early Registration Fees: Solo-$90, 2 Person-$180, 3 Person-$270, 4 Person-$360

Race Rules

1. You must render aid to any racer in need of medical attention. Time credits will be awarded to compensate for time lost while assisting. Penalty – Disqualified

2. No dragging the boats. You are financially responsible for any damage if it’s yours or if it’s rented. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified

3. Bike riding must be done on the designated course.  Off Limits roads/highways will be briefed prior to the race. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified

4. Your team must remain together at all times. You will not know which points are manned. If you arrive at a manned checkpoint without your team, you will be asked to wait at the checkpoint until the remainder of your team arrives. Penalty– ½ hour-disqualified

5. Use of whistles is to signal if you need assistance only! (For emergencies only). Penalty – warning- ½ hour

6. You must recycle any trash that you produce during the race, absolutely no littering! Penalty– ½ hour-disqualified.

7. Cell phones are FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY!

8. Assisting other teams is authorized on any portion of the race.

9. You must carry all mandatory items as well as items given to you during the race. Penalty – ½ hour each item

10. You must wear PFD while Paddling at all times. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified

11. You must wear your Bike Helmet while Biking. Penalty – 1 hour-disqualified

12. NO GPS or electronic assistance. Penalty – Disqualification

13. All protests should be brought to the race director’s table. Race director’s decision is final.

14. All elements of the race are MANDATORY, (i.e. Boat Paddle, Bike, Trek) unless specified by Race Director!  Penalty - Loss of gained points – disqualified

Gear

This is a self-supported race so all required equipment and food will need to be carried by each racer throughout the day (bikes, boats, and associated equipment will be pre-staged).

Required

Hydration pack/water carrying system

Mountain bike (per person)

Bike helmet (per person)

Bike repair kit consisting of spare tube/patch kit, pump and tire tools (per team)

Compass (per team)

All food/water needed for duration of the race

Plotting tool (per team) MapTools.com Sponsor will provide one to each racer...  Check out their UTM Plotting Tutorials.

Boat/paddling equipment (per person/team)

First aid kit (per team)

Cell phone (per team - emergencies only)

Suggested

Paddling gloves

Bug repellant

Leg gaiters

Headlamp

Rear bike light

Rain top (weather dependent)

Warm top (weather dependent)​

4' Runner/Daisy Chain

Large Sponge/Rag and/or bilge pump

Navigation:

The maps given at check in are all that are needed to run the race. These maps contain topographic lines, manmade features, and trails. The map WILL NOT be pre-plotted for the 12 hour race, racers will need to plot the UTM points the morning of the race. If you are a beginner assistance will be available during check-in and the mandatory meeting the morning of the event. Other maps of the area can be used during the race. No GPS use is allowed.