May 20 & 21, 2006

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The Central Coast Adventure Challenge is an adventure racing weekend held in California’s beautiful Central Coast. The weekend includes a 2- to 5-hour sprint race, the 8- to 12-hour Dawn to Dusk adventure race and a weekend long festival including live music, food and activities for racers and non-racers alike. Come for the race, but stay for the party.

Sprint race participants test their skills at kayaking, mountain biking, epic trail running and team challenges. These are great opportunities for ambitious athletes who want to learn more about the sport of adventure racing, or experienced racers looking for another form of competition.

The Dawn to Dusk race provides a demanding single day race encompassing the major disciplines found in longer events. Dawn to Dusk participants experience elements of the sprint races, as well as navigation and bigger team challenges, all while pushing their endurance to the limit.

Escape the ordinary. Delve into adventure.

Santa Margarita Sprint Race

May 21, 2006 • 9 am

Are you interested in the sport of adventure racing, or are you an experienced adventure racer looking to hone your skills? Either way, this is the race for you. The Central Coast Adventure Challenge Sprint race provides 2-person teams 2 to 5 hours of authentic adventure that welcomes first timers and challenges veterans.

The original site of the Central Coast Adventure Challenge welcomes us back in 2006. Santa Margarita Lake is nestled in between jagged sandstone pinnacles, rolling hills and proud oak trees of the Santa Lucia National Forrest. On a clear day one can see the coastline and the Sierra mountain range silhouette. Racing in this terrain isn't easy, the mountain bike and run sections include single track, fire road, road, even some bushwhacking and require dedication to accomplish. The Adventure Sprint also includes up to four miles of kayaking and multiple challenges including orienteering that test teamwork, balance and problem solving. This may be a short race but it is in no way watered down.

The race will feature:

• 3 to 4 miles of kayaking on Santa Margarita Lake using Malibu II kayaks provided by Santa Barbara Paddle Sports
• 8 to 10 miles of mountain biking that is half single track, half fire road
• 3 to 5 miles of trail running
• Orienteering Challenge
• A few special, secret challenges that test balance, teamwork and problem solving.

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Dawn to Dusk Adventure Challenge

May 20, 2006 • 8:00am

The Dawn to Dusk is a demanding day race designed for solo, two, three and four person teams to complete in 8 to 12 hours. It is held in the beautiful Santa Margarita Lake and the Santa Lucia National Forest, an area known to locals but few others. Santa Margarita Lake is nestled in between jagged sandstone pinnacles, rolling hills and proud oak trees of the Santa Lucia National Forrest. On a clear day one can see the coastline and the Sierra mountain range silhouette. Racing in this terrain isn't easy, the mountain bike and run sections include single track, fire road, road, even some bushwhacking and require endurance and dedication to accomplish.

The Dawn to Dusk encompasses the major disciplines found in longer adventure racing competitions -- including navigation throughout and a ropes section. The Dawn to Dusk provides a challenge to experienced adventure racers and those who are new to adventure racing. It is recommended that participants have some experience with navigation and
endurance activities.

It includes:

• 5 to 8 miles of kayaking in Santa Margarita Lake
• 25 to 35 miles of mountain biking on single track and fire roads
• 5 to 8 miles of trail running
• Navigation/Orienteering (Map and Compass)
• Ropes Challenge
• A few special, secret, challenges that test balance, teamwork and problem solving.

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