Black Bear Attack Adventure Race

Race Results 2011- These have been updated!

Registration Form

Register online at RaceWire .

Black Bear Attack Trailer- Created by Duane Shimmel Apple Campus Rep.

**This is not footage from our race course, this is just an example of other races, and obstacles that could potentially be found on our race course**

September 18, 2011 Race Begins at 12:00pm @ the New Balance Student Fitness and Recreation Center

The race will begin at the New Balance Student Recreation and Fitness Center. Waves of 50 people will be sent out every 15 minutes. The race course will be throughout the UMaine wood trails behind the Rec. Center. On various spots on the the course there will be adventure challenges and obstacles. These can include but are not limited to: wall climbs, mud crawls, balance walks, tire obstacles, etc.  The race will be timed using a chip timing system. All participants must sign a waiver and be at least 14 years of age. The Black Bear Attack Adventure Race is the kick off to Safety Week at the University of Maine. Please expect to get down and dirty so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.

Registration: Participants can register online at RaceWire . Participants are also able to mail or turn in a registration form to the Alcohol and Drug Education Programs Office, 235 Memorial Union, Orono Maine 04469. Checks can be made payable to the University of Maine.

Directions: Race will be begin and end at the New Balance Student Fitness and Recreation Center, driving directions and a  campus map can be found at http://umaine.edu/locator/.

Sponsors: This race is sponsored by: Student Affairs, Campus Activities and Student Engagement, Alcohol and Drug Education Programs Office, Residence Life, Campus Recreations, ROTC, SAAC, Verve, TEAMReliv. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Jon Allen @ Jon. Allen@umit.maine.edu

FAQ:

Packet Pick-up?

You will pick up your race packet with your race bib and chip timer after you turn your waiver in the day of the race. Packet pick-up will begin at 10:00 am.

How do the race waves work?

The first 50 people will start the race at 12:00pm, the waves will continue in 50 person increments every 15 minutes, until all participants have gone.

What to bring?

Please wear appropriate footware, YOU WILL GET DIRTY! so wear clothing you do not mind getting dirty,  a fierce attitude, and a smile!

Black Bear Fuel?

There will be a water station on the course and food and drinks available for Attackers at the end of the race.

Awards? 

There will be awards for the overall winner, and the best costume group/individual (costume winner will be determined by race officials).

What’s in it for me?

The race is capped at 250 participants and all 250 attackers will get a goodie bag as well as a Black Bear Attack Adventure Race T-Shirt. There will be food, drinks and music at the end of the race.

Race Photos?

Photos from the race will be available for purchase through a photography company. More information to come!

Volunteers?

If you would like to volunteer for the Black Bear Attack Adventure Race please contact Bud Walkup or call 207-581-1423.

* All proceeds from the race will go to support StopHazing.org in honor of hazing prevention day in conjunction with Safety Week.

For more information on this race please contact Rebecca Davison  or call 207.581.1430.