Neck of the Woods Adventure Race

Whether you've never heard of adventure racing or are a seasoned pro looking for a partial-day challenge, this event is for you. WHAT: 3rd Annual “Neck of the Woods” Adventure Race (5-hour). Solo or teams of up to 4 persons (1,2,3 or 4 on a team) WHEN: October 24th, 2026 0700 mandatory pre-race briefing, 0730 launch time, must finish by 1230 WHERE: 760 Craft Works, Huntersville, NC COST: $40 Per Person (All proceeds benefit the Firefighters Burned Children's Fund) NEW FOR 2026: Larger, more-readable maps. Some optional checkpoints will be on mountain bike trails. There will be a remote transition area to drop off your bikes, helmets and bike lights before race check-in. Back this year, learn some things about the Huntersville area checkpoints and prove it on your score card. This adventure race will be like a scavenger hunt on bike and on foot (no paddle/swim/water section). That doesn't necessarily mean you won't get wet. All maps are pre-plotted with possible checkpoints to find. Each checkpoint you find earns you points. The team/solo with the most points in the least amount of time wins (Solo & Team category awards). All mandatory checkpoints and most of the other checkpoints are easily found near paths/creeks/intersections/features. A few optional checkpoints may be a little trickier to find. Team members stay together and work together the entire race. You can choose to go all out and attempt every checkpoint OR you can just get the mandatory checkpoints OR any number of checkpoints between. There is a 5-hour time limit. There is no set route. There is no sequence to the checkpoints. You decide your route and manage your own time. This can be by yourself, with your family, your friends, your coworkers, etc (teams of 1-4). Mandatory Supplies for each participant: Bike, Bike Helmet (while riding), Blinking Rear Bike Light (while riding), Reflective Vest (while on foot), Food/Nutrition, Water Mandatory Team Supplies carried at all times: Compa