Timber City Adventure Race

Drop off gear at exchanges 6:15 AM
Registration at Canton opens 7:00 AM
Pre-race Briefing 7:20 AM
Rec. canoe wave begins 7:30 AM
Racing canoe wave 8:00 AM
Post-race celebration 11:30 AM
Awards Ceremony 12:30 PM

Transportation provided back to vehicle after finish.

Lodging: Centerstone Inn & Suites, Decker Hotel, Maquoketa Inn & Suites,and Squiers Manor Bed & Breakfast

Camping: Horseshoe Pond, Maquoketa Caves State Park, Eden Valley

Registration opens at 7 AM at Canton. Race starts at 7:30 AM at Canton. Recreation class starts first. Race ends at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. You must provide your own equipment (bike, helmets, paddles [double bladed are allowed], life jackets, canoe, etc.) If canoe, life jacket and paddles are needed, there is a $30 option in registration. Register early as canoe rental is limited!

Order of Race: Canoe 8 miles / Bike 14 miles / Run 5 K

2 PERSON TEAM: Consists of 2 members who do
all legs of the race. Finish time is average of both
members times

4 PERSON TEAM: Relay style. Must have 2
women, 2 men for mixed class.

Individual: Male/Female
2 person team: Men/Women/Mixed
4 person team: Men/Women/Mixed

Age Brackets:
34 & below, 35-49, 50+
2 person team (average age)
4 person relay: Men/Women/Mixed (All Ages)

No age classes.
DIVISIONS: (same as Recreation Class) Individual,
2 person team, 4 person relay teams

Cash prizes: Individual 1st Place $50 2nd Place $25
2/4 Person Team 1st Place $80 2nd Place $40
Cash Prizes - racing division only.

Top two teams in each category (Male, Female, Mixed)

8 mi. course on the Maquoketa River beginning at Canton. You will wind below towering limestone bluffs and through secluded valleys on scenic route to Royertown Bridge access. This is the 2nd bridge you will come to. Exit on left side, carry canoe past clear zone, run up drive to get bike or tag biker if on relay team. In transition area, biker must be stationary at time of tag.

(Rec. canoes must be 18 feet or less in length and/or
weigh over 50 pounds)

A 14 mile course that starts with a challenging incline - one of the steepest in Jackson County, continues with several rolling hills, a steep decline with sharp right turn at the bottom and long flats to gather speed. Biker must follow all traffic laws, including stop at Highway 61 before crossing. Runner can start with no hand tag.

(No drafting allowed)

5K (3.1 mile) mostly flat course starting at Hurstville. Head south on old Highway 61, straight into Maquoketa, turn left on Quarry Street and end at the Jackson County Fairgrounds.

Water will be available at each exchange (and on run course). Volunteers will be stationed throughout the course.

Showers available at Maquoketa Area Family YMCA.Towels will not be provided.

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