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Collegiate & Sprint Nationals
May 17, 2008
Austin, Texas
Sprint Nationals USARA Sprint Adventure Race National Championships
The USARA is proud to present the 2008 Sprint Adventure Race National Championships. Teams from around the country will battle it out for bragging rights in Austin, Texas. Two member teams will mountain bike, trail run and paddle their way to victory. Categories will include coed, coed masters, female & male.
 
Collegiate Nationals USARA Adventure Race Collegiate Nationals
The USARA Collegiate National Championship will be held in conjunction with Sprint Nationals. Collegiate competitors will compete for the title of Collegiate National Champion. Categories will include coed & male.
 


Course Description

Two person teams will follow a marked course. Teams will mountain bike and trail run on single track trail at Rocky Hill Ranch in Smithville, Texas. Paddling will be done in the Colorado River. All competitors must use provided boats, paddles & PFD's. Boats are Sevelor K-79 inflatables. Paddles are double bladed.

Estimated distances:
Trail Running 4-6 miles total
Mountain Biking 12-20 miles total
Paddling 30 - 45 minutes total


Registration Information

Collegiate Nationals:
The USARA Adventure Race Collegiate Nationals is open to all college students. Competitors must be (or have been) enrolled in a minimum of 1 class in Spring 2008. Team members are not required to attend the same University. Post graduate students qualify to compete in Collegiate Nationals. Categories include male and coed. Registration fees are $80 per 2-person team.

Collegiate Nationals Registration Form

Sprint Nationals:
The USARA Sprint Nationals Adventure Race is open to all competitors. Teams do not need to qualify to compete. Categories include male, female, coed, and coed masters(both team members must be 40+ yrs). Registration fees are $160 per 2-person team.

Sprint Nationals Registration Form


What's At Stake

Collegiate NationalsCollegiate Nationals:
The winning coed team will receive a team sponsorship from AIX Group worth over $3000. The team will also receive free entry into the 2008 GoLite USARA 24 Hour Adventure Race National Championship, a $900 value. Prizes and awards for top 5 teams in each category.

Sprint Nationals:
The winning coed team will receive free entry into the 2008 GoLite USARA 24 Hour Adventure Race National Championship. Prizes and awards for top 5 teams in each category.


Hotel Information

Smithville

Pine Point Inn, 1503 Dorothy Nichols Lane, Smithville, 512-237-2040 ($65)

Bastrop

Day's Inn, 4102 Hwy 71 East, Bastrop, 512-303-1158 ($75)
Best Western Inn of the Pines, 3110 Hwy 71 E, Bastrop, 512-321-6006
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 491 Agnes St, Bastrop, 512-321-1900 ($119)
Budget Inn, 506 Pecan Street, Bastrop, 512-321-6200 ($43)
Tropicana Motel, 105 Hwy 71 West, Bastrop, 512-321-2526 ($50)
Bastrop Inn, 102 Childers Drive, Bastrop, 512-321-3949 ($70)
Comfort Inn Bastrop, 106 Hasler Boulevard, Bastrop 512-321-3303 ($89)
Pecan Street Inn Bed & Breakfast, 1010 Pecan Street, Bastrop, 512-321-3315 ($100)
Buttonwood Row Bed & Breakfast, 1402 Hill Street, Bastrop, 512-303-5664 ($95)



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