Scavenger Hunt, Sport 4 Hour, and Elite 24 Hour Adventure Races
About the Races
The 24-hour Deviant Wolfe Adventure Race (aka DWAR) will start in the east coast of Florida, and finish in Sanford, at the Deviant Wolfe Brewery.
The Elite Race
Teams will check-in, load bikes/gear, receive maps and then be bused to a location on the east coast. Teams will bike, paddle, and trek their way back to Deviant Wolfe over the next 24 hours. It is expected that teams will be able to clear the course with the first teams arriving around at DW 20 hours into the race.
Bikes, boats, and gear bins will be transported to transition areas during the race. Look to Facebook for race teasers – https://www.facebook.com/flxadventures
Race Director: Johnathan Wolverton
Course Designer: Ron Eaglin
Elite Race Rules and FAQ:
Racers will be transported to the East Coast and they will make their way back to Deviant Wolfe.
– Bikes will be transported (via Uhaul) for racers. Racers can have a small bag attached to bike. Racers will need to transport this bag during bike legs.
– Teams will be able to have a paddle bag that will be transported to the beginning of boat legs. Teams will need to transport this bag with them on boat legs.
– Each racer will be allowed a 5-gallon food bucket which will be available at 2 locations along the course.
– Food will be available at multiple locations along the course.
Water will be available at each of 7 transition areas along the course.
More Elite Course Information
- Preplotted maps will be provided to all teams. All maps are at 1:50K and 1:24K scales.
- Bonus points along the course will be provided and will require plotting of UTM coordinates.
- There will be a night paddle leg. Based on average weather conditions for February it is recommended that all racers have a warm shell and fleece layer for this segment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What can we put in buckets?
A: Whatever will fit and you can close the lid.
Q: Should we put our names on the buckets?
A: Probably a good idea.
Q: What type of biking should we expect?
A: A mix of some roads (not much), paved trail, mud, and sand. Yes, you can use whatever type of bike you want to bring – but only one bike for the entire race.
Q: Is the course clearable?
A: If you are fast enough and don’t make a lot of navigation errors.
Q: What kind of maps?
A: 1:24 and 1:50 mixed aerial and feature maps.
Q: Will we be plotting UTM coordinates?
A: Yes – you will receive coordinates for all bonus controls.
The Elite Relay Race
The relay race allows racers to select specific legs of the race to compete in (trek/Bike/Paddle). Racers on a relay team may choose to compete on all legs or sit out legs while their team-mates complete that race leg. Rules;
– Relay teams can have up to 6 members on a team
– Two members of the team must compete in each leg.
– Any number of racers on the team can compete in the race leg. (minimum 2, maximum 6)
– Relay teams must have a chase vehicle.
– The chase vehicle can only interact with team members in the transition areas.
– Team members or family/friends can be drivers of chase vehicles.
The Sport Race
The Sport race is a shorter version of all the fun. This will be a traditional run/bike/paddle adventure race.
The Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt requires only your legs, a cell phone, and a thirst for adventure! The hunt is self paced, so move as fast or as slow as you want. Winner’s are determined by most points in the least amount of time. There are two divisions, Recreational and Competitive. Recreational includes any teams with members 12 years or younger. This race is appropriate for all ages!
Race Day Update!
Please open this attached document for important race day information!
[Disciplines involved: Trekking, Biking, Paddling, Navigation, Orienteering]
Date: February 1-2, 2020
Schedule
| Elite Race | Sport Race | Family Race | |
| Check In | 8:30AM (Feb 1) | 8:00AM (Feb 2) | 11:00AM (Feb 2) |
| Bus Leaves | 10:30AM (Feb 1) | N/A | N/A |
| Start | 1:00PM (Feb 1) | 10:00AM (Feb 2) | 12:00PM (Feb 2) |
| Finish | 2:00PM (Feb 2) | 2:00PM (Feb 2) | 2:00PM (Feb 2) |
| Post Race | 2:30PM (Feb 2) | 2:30PM (Feb 2) | 2:30PM (Feb 2) |
Rules, Gear, Waiver
Please click to read the Event Rules.
Please click to read the Mandatory Gear.
Please print and fill out the FLX Race Waiver (one per racer) and bring on race day, this will greatly speed upÊthe check-in process.
Looking for a Team?
If you are looking for a team to join, or looking to find some teammates, please feel free to post a message on the Florida Adventure Racing Facebook page.
Volunteers!
We are always looking for volunteers to help at our events. If you (or a friend or family member) are interested/available please email us at volunteer@flxadventures.com.
The Passport
Start – Leg 1 (Trek) Start Time before 2 PM
All racers will be bussed to Bethune Beach. Water and facilities will be available at the start locations. Teams will then proceed on foot to CP1 and CP2/TA1 at Indian River Lagoon Park. Paddle bags will be available at TA1. Teams arriving before 3 PM will be given the location of Bonus CP1 (UTM Coordinates).
CP1 – Along beach between Start and TA1 (201)
TA1/CP2 – Indian River Lagoon Park (202)
Leg 2 (Paddle) Indian River Lagoon Park to Riverbreeze Park
Teams will paddle across the Mosquito Lagoon to Riverbreeze Park. Teams must transport paddle bags with them during the paddle segment. At Riverbreeze teams must stow all paddling gear and rack boats. Full facilities and water are available at River Breeze Park. Teams should plan on arriving at Riverbreeze no later than 5 PM.
TA2/CP3 – Riverbreeze Park (203)
Bonus CP1 – Paddle (arrive at TA1 before 3 PM for coordinates)
Leg 3 (Bike) Riverbreeze Park (TA2) to Buck Lake Parking Area (TA3)
Bikes and bike bags will be available at Riverbreeze Park. Teams must transport all bike gear that was stowed with bikes on this bike leg. There are multiple locations along the bike route to refill water and one location to purchase food. Teams should take a team photo at photo checkpoints to show at the Buck Lake TA and receive credit). Teams arriving prior to 9 PM will be given UTM coordinates to a bonus bike Checkpoint. Teams may go back out on the bike to get the bonus bike CP. Teams completing the bonus bike CP before 10 PM will be given the coordinates to a bonus foot CP.
Bucket 1 will be available at Buck Lake Parking Area
CP4 – Big Oak W of Deadfall on Old Road. Enter road at yellow gate (215)
CP5 – SR441 Rail trail Bridge (Photo CP) (213)
CP6 – Vergies Feed Station (Photo CP) (Food/beverages available for purchase) (214)
CP7 – Horse Entrance into Buck Lake WMA (216)
CP8 – Freshwater Lake – Festivus Pole (240)
CP9/TA3 – Buck Lake WMA parking area (204)
Bonus CP2 – Bike (Arrive TA3 before 9 PM for UTM Coordinates)
Bonus CP3 – Trek (Bikes loaded before 10 PM for UTM Coordinates)
Leg 4 (Trek) Buck Lake Parking Area to CS. Lee Park
Teams that received the bonus trek CP may get this CP during this leg. Teams will trek from Buck Lake to CS Lee Park. Teams will need to cross SR46 bridge across the St. Johns River and should be careful during this crossing. This leg can contain multiple water crossings and challenging terrain depending on route choice. Be cautious crossing when trekking along SR44 and crossing the Bridge.
There are full facilities at CS. Lee including water. Paddle bags will be available at CS. Lee Park. Food will be available at CS. Lee Park. This is a relatively long paddle at night, dress appropriately.
CP10 – Palms at S end of berm (223)
CP11 – N Side of Island (227)
CP12 – NW Corner of Clearing (235)
CP13/TA4 – CS Lee park (205)
Leg 5 (Paddle) CS. Lee Park to Hickory Bluff Preserve
Teams will arrive at Hickory Bluff Preserve by boat. A fire should be available at Hickory Bluff at the take-out. Teams arriving by 5 AM will receive UTM coordinates for a foot bonus checkpoint located in Hickory Bluff Preserve and an additional bonus bike CP to be collected in the next bike leg.
Buckets will be available at Hickory Bluff
CP14 – Cypress Along Lake Harney (239)
CP15 – Red King Philips Old Town Sign (Photo – Must Exit Boats) (241)
CP16/TA5 – Hickory Bluff Preserve (208)
Bonus CP4 (Foot) – In Hickory Bluff Preserve (UTM Given at Hickory Bluff until 6 AM)
Bonus CP5 (Bike) – Wiregrass Preserve (UTM Given at Hickory Bluff until 6 AM)
Leg 6 (Bike) Hickory Bluff Preserve to Lake Monroe CA
Teams will bike from Hickory Bluff Preserve to Lake Monroe CA. Paved bike trail exists for this entire stretch. Teams going after bonus CP4 will need to use Maytown Road and Pell Road. Use front white and rear red lights at all times during this ride.
CP17 – Memorial near bridge at SR415 (Photo) facilities/water available (238)
CP18/TA6 – Arrive Lake Monroe Conservation Area/Start trek leg (209)
Leg 7 (Trek/Navigation) Lake Monroe CA
Teams will drop bikes at Lake Monroe CA and complete the navigation challenge. Follow instructions given at Lake Monroe CA. You may have to cross through cattle Gates to remain on the Yellow Blaze Trail; be sure and secure them behind you! Teams should plan on leaving Lake Monroe CA by 11 AM to return to DW in time to complete the scavenger hunt.Collect a numbered A punch and B punch to claim control. Pick any 4 of 5.
CP19/20/21/22 – Navigation Challenge (Boxes 220, 221, 222, 224)
1A – tunnel
2A – Wooden Hut
3A – N side of small pond
4A – in huge oak tree
5A – follow fence line
1B – near deadfall crossing stream
2B – near intersection of path and drain pipe
3B – through tall grass to group of trees
4B – small tree by small stream. 113deg and 74m from intersection.
5B – tree on vegetation line
CP23/TA6 Check out of Lake Monroe Conservation Area (210)
Leg 8 (Bike) Lake Monroe CA to Deviant Wolfe
Teams will bike to Deviant Wolfe to start the Scavenger Challenge. The race ends at 2 PM and teams should allow 2 hours to complete the scavenger hunt.
CP24/TA7 – Check int Deviant Wolfe Brewery/Start Scavenger Hunt (211)
Leg 9 (Foot) Sanford Scavenger Hunt
CP25 – Scavenger Hunt (worth 3 points) (234)
Finish – Deviant Wolfe Brewery
