The HUNTSVILLE HAMMER this year will be a qualifier race for the USARA 2012 Nationals. The top 4 coed 12 hour teams will qualify USARA 2012 Nationals. The winning team recieves a $400.00 sponsorship from Texas Adventure Racing toward the USARA 2012 Nationals entry fee. We look forward to seeing some of the best teams competing for the qualifying spots. It might be even more of a down to the wire race than last year!
As a USARA sanctioned race all Sprint, 6 and 12 hour team members will be required to have a USARA membership. A day or annual memberships may be purchased day of the race. Day memberships are $8.00 and the annual $35.00.
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Past Results Details:
Formerly called The Texas Jail Break - The name had to be changed due to an
actual Jail Break at the Huntsville Prison where a prison guard lost her life -
Jail Break is not a popular term around the park these days - understandably so.
Our condolences go out to the park staff, family members, and friends of the
guard.Now
in its 8th year, this race has continued to grow and we expect another great
turnout. This race is for beginners and experienced racers alike. Teams will
bike, run and paddle in the beautiful woods, trails and lakes of Huntsville
State Park . The weather and location make this a must
do race. With temps usually in the 50's and 60's - you couldn't ask for better
race conditions. Teams - Coed ,Female, Male, Masters (Solo also welcome) Canoe
rentals are available also (reserve yours during online registration) or you
can bring your boat (BYOB) canoe or kayak. There is great camping at the park for those
wanting to camp. They also have nice screened in shelters with electricity. So
grab your teammate and "Get into the outdoors - Do an Adventure Race! See
below for more details, maps, photos, videos and registration (mail in -
online check or CC - no fees - no accounts to create.
Sign up early and get your on site canoe reserved.
About the Race:
Where: TA is at Huntsville State Park (I45 - Exit 109)
Click Map and Directions to RaceLink
to Huntsville State Park Website HUNTSVILLE
STATE PARK
Average
NOVEMBER Temperature is in the mid 50's - How sweet is that!
*Look for the signs to check in.
** We recommend racers arrive at 6:00am to get a good parking spot (PLEASE DON'T
PARK ON THE GRASS!) warm up, stretch, set up bikes, sign waiver, get gear
checked, etc **
*** Park entry fee of $5 per person is not included in race fee. If there is no
attendant, non racers and non volunteers must pay at the self serve pay post
next to the office. Please be
prepared for this and be courteous to Park staff at all times! ***
**** RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 8:00AM ****
Lodging:There
is GREAT camping at Huntsville State Park. They have tent sites, nice screened
in shelters with electricity, showers, and RV sites. Here
is the link. Here is the number to call for
camping 512-389-8900. If they are full keep calling back everyday - they often
get cancellations. If Huntsville is Full there is also camping at Sam Houston
National Forest which is close by. You can call for
cancellations on a daily basis and may get a spot. There
are several affordable nice motels in the area -Americas
Best Value Inn - 936-295-9151 - 5 min away - Free Breakfast - $49
King - $59 Double ( as of 2009)
Teams of
1, 2, will complete a marked beginner/Intermediate friendly mountain bike course, a marked trail run,
a paddle (rentals available during online registration) and mystery events.
A great
race for beginners and intermediates
Run - 2-3 miles, Bike
5-8 Miles, Paddle - 1-2 miles
Anybody
can do this race
You must
have your own mountain bike and helmet.
This
race will last approximately 2-3 hours - last years winning time was under 1:45.
A great
first race or for those who want to push their limits
6 Hour -
Short Course - Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Teams of
1,2 or 3 will travel on single track, trails, jeep
roads, and pavement.
This is
a great race for beginning navigators or teams not wanting to go the full 12
hours.
We will
be offering navigation clinics - NAV TEXAS - to beginner and intermediate
navigators in October to prepare you for this race - (Separate fees
will apply - we will announce dates soon)
Disciplines
will include , trekking 5-7 miles, biking 15-20 miles, paddling 2-4 miles, and mystery events (all distances are approximate - be prepared to go
further if the race course requires it)
You will
be required to plot using a utm plotter and have general knowledge of land navigation
Race cut
off 6 Hours and 1 minute after start (1 cp deduction per minute after)
Teams of
1,2 or 3 will travel on single track, trails, jeep
roads, and pavement.
Disciplines
will include , trekking 15 miles, biking 30-40 miles, paddling 5-7 miles, and mystery events (all distances are approximate - be prepared to go
further if the race course requires it)
We will
be offering navigation clinics - NAV TEXAS - to beginner and intermediate
navigators in October to prepare you for this race - (Separate fees
will apply - we will announce dates soon)
You will
be required to plot using a utm plotter and have general knowledge of land
and water navigation
Race cut
off 12 Hours 5 minutes after start (1 cp deduction per minute after)
A custom designed
shirt - for those who register before the 29th of October all others while supplies last.
Maps
Awards for top
finishers with 5 or more teams in a category
PLUS an AWESOME outdoor
adventure!
NON-SUPPORTED RACE
No support crews are required - the only support allowed is in TA.
BOATING NOTES
* Racers with their own boats will have a boat drop the "MORNING" of the race -
it opens at 6am - It is within a few 100 feet of TA.*
Sprint ,6
Hour & 12 Hour rental canoes include paddles and pfds - they will be near
the canoes - if you would like to use your own you pfd and paddle and have
rented a canoe you must take them with you on the paddle leg and bring them
back to TA when you are finished. If you bring your own boat - you can leave
your pfd and paddle with your boat. *
On site canoe, paddle, pfd rentals are available for the all races - reserve during online registration. *
Teams can also bring their own boats as well. Solo or tandem or
combination, canoe or
kayak.
* The only restriction for the boats is that they must be a non-motorized
human-powered canoe or kayak
REFUNDS
* Refund Policy: You are entitled to a refund, minus the cancellation fee until
2 weeks prior to the start of the race.
* Cancellation fee of $25 per person.
Within 2 weeks no refund! Sorry!
* Texas Adventure Racing is not responsibility for refunds for cancellations in the event
of natural or national emergencies. Natural emergencies may include, but are not
limited to severe weather including heavy rain, snow, tornadoes, hurricanes,
river flooding, heat spells and cold spells. National or international
emergencies may include, but are not limited to military conflicts, terrorist
attacks, security threats, war, and heightened security alerts.*
Race takes place rain or shine. - this is an Adventure Race and you should be prepared.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are needed to help man Check Points and to help as additional support
crew. Click HERE
to volunteer.
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