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November 18, 2018 (Sun) - Start Time: 0800
2 Distances: 40K and 56 mile(1/2 Iron)
Short: 1.5 mi Trail run / 40K MTN bike / 3.75 mi Trail run
Short: 1.5 mi Trail run / 56 Mile MTN bike / 3.75 mi Trail run
​Blackwater River State Forest - Bear Lake

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

November 16 (Fri):
-Packet pickup/Festival Registration/Q&A - 1400-2000(tentative): Brew Angels Brew House
-Festival Briefing - Continuous loop @ Brew Angels
-Course open for pre-ride and run - Tentatively marked by 4pm

​November 17 (Sat):
-Packet Pickup - 0800 until 1600(4PM) - Bear Lake Pavilion (Race Site) 2950 Bear Lake Rd. Milton, FL 32570
-Course open for pre-ride and run after 1200

November 18 (Sun): RACE DAY
[Shuttle service to/from Krul Lake / Adventures Unlimited campsite - TBD As Necessary, every 15 min]
-Transition area open - 0600-0845: Bear Lake Pavilion parking lot
Sunrise Church Service - 0600: Bear Lake Waterfront
Free FCA Breakfast begins @ 0630 - Bear Lake Pavilion
-Packet pickup, registration - 0600-0730: Inside Bear Lake Pavilion
Food Vendor Opens - 0700-1600: Bear Lake Pavilion
Pre-race Prayer - 0750: Bear Lake Boat Launch
National Anthem - 0755: Bear Lake Boat Launch
Iron Bear Aquathon/ Grizzly Bear Chase Kick Off - 0800: Bear Lake Boat Launch
-Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon Kick Off - 0800: Bear Lake Pavilion Parking lot
[Iron Bear Aquathon/ Grizzly Bear Chase Swim cutoff times: 0915]
-[Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon 1st run cutoff time: 0830]
[Iron Bear Aquathon/ Grizzly Bear Chase(1st leg) Run cutoff time: 1015]
Iron Bear Aquathon Awards Ceremony: 1030
-[Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon 40K cutoff time: 1130]
-[Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon Short finish cutoff: 1230]
-Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon Short Awards Begin: TBD(One Hour after last awardee finishes)
-[Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon 56m cutoff time: 1430]
-[Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon Long finish cutoff: 1530] 
-Lakeish Effect Gravel Grinder Duathlon Long Awards Begin: TBD
(One Hour after last awardee finishes)

Festival Concludes at 1600

ENTRY

-Individuals: (Includes Elite, Age-group, Fat Tire, Physically Challenged Open, Clydesdale, and Athena)
     -$60 until 11:59pm (cst) June 30sth
     -$70 until 11:59pm (cst) June 11th.
     -$80 until 12:00pm (cst) August 6th.

-Team Relay: (2 or 3 Person - Male / Female / Mixed)
     -$105 until 11:59pm (cst) March 31st.
     -$115 until 11:59pm (cst) June 11th.
     -$125 until 12:00pm (cst) August 6th.

*This will be a USAT Sanctioned event.  Your must either possess a current USAT membership or purchase a 1-day membership during the on-line registration process. This includes Individual and Relay team members.

Notes:
*Registration includes: An event t-shirt, swag, post race food and all-inclusive pass to festival enrichment all weekend.
*Lake-ish Effect Duathlon will be limited to 300 athletes.
*All athletes must be at least 15 years of age by 31 Dec 2016.
*Photo ID (EVERYONE) and/or proof of USAT membership (Annual Members ONLY) required at packet pickup.
*Each athlete must pick up their own race packet.
*Blackwater Multisport has a NO REFUND policy.
*Right to Cancel or Reschedule - Blackwater Multisport officials reserve the right in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster to cancel the race or move to a later time that day.  In the event of CANCELLATION, there will be NO REFUND OF ENTRY FEES.  Each athlete must accept any such risk for their entry paid.

COURSE

RUN - 1.5 MI

-1 lap.  All single track.  Some rocky sections and wooden walk-ways don the course.  If it rains these walk-ways will be slick.
-Enter Swim/Run In, EXIT-Bike Out.
-Course will be marked by RED EVENT arrows and WHITE XTERRA tape.
-An aid station will be at Run out.  Gatorade, water, etc.
-Unmanned Aid station at mile 2.2 with self-serve Gatorade, water, etc.

Note: The run loop is for running only and no bikes will be allowed.  Please be courteous.

Note: NO LITTERING THE COURSE. KEEP THE PARK BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT.
BIKE - 40K(Short course)

Note: Mountain Bikes ONLY. NO Cyclocross bikes allowed.  

-Bike will be a 2 lap (6.5 mile each) of single track, fire road, and pavement.
-EXIT opposite end of transition of Swim In.  Hang a left onto pavement for a short ride until entrance of trail is on you Left.  See volunteers and Be Cautious of Traffic!
-Course will be ridden COUNTER-CLOCKWISE and will be marked with BLUE arrows and WHITE XTERRA tape.
-After coming off trails onto pavement, 2nd Lap will enter on Right.  Volunteers and signage will be present. (Same entrance as 1st Lap)
-Once complete with 2nd Lap, continue on pavement back to Transition. (See Bike Course Map on Left)
-Enter Transition through Bike Out/In.  
-Run will EXIT at Swim In/Run Out.
-NO Aid Station(s) on the bike.

Note: NO LITTERING THE COURSE. KEEP THE PARK BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT.
RUN - 3.75 MI

-1 lap.  All single track.  Some rocky sections and wooden walk-ways don the course.  If it rains these walk-ways will be slick.
-EXIT Swim In/Run Out..
-Course will be marked by RED arrows and WHITE XTERRA tape.
-An aid station will be at Run out.  Gatorade, water, Gu.
-Manned Aid station will be set-up at mile 1.6 with Gatorade, water, and Gu.
-Unmanned Aid station at mile 2.2 with self-serve Gatorade, water, and Gu.

Note: The run loop is for running only and no bikes will be allowed.  Please be courteous.

Note: NO LITTERING THE COURSE. KEEP THE PARK BETTER THAN WE FOUND IT.
GENERAL OVERVIEW

​-PRIMARY parking (Look for Volunteers directing) is located at
​Pavilion (Packet Pick-up / Bathrooms / Awards).
-SECONDARY parking is along road leading into park.
(Boat Launch is for Swim Race staff and boaters).
-Additional bathrooms with showers available near Boat launch.
-Registered Athletes are covered for the $2 day use fee.  However, family and friends are not.  Please plan accordingly.  Click here for more information on how you can support.

​Transition:
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-Only athletes with race numbers, race officials, and race management will be allowed into the transition area.  No others will be allowed in transition at any time. NO EXCEPTIONS!

-Participants will be allowed to remove their bikes from transition starting after all participants have returned from the Bike portion of the event.  Please be courteous and aware while removing your items.  Anyone removing their bike prior to authorization or with out permission from the Race Director will be disqualified.  If you have special circumstances, such as work commitments or something of this nature, come ask us and we will work with you.

Note:
*Bear Lake will NOT be closed just for this event so please be courteous of your fellow outdoor enthusiasts.

DIRECTIONS AND LODGING

Address:
2950 Bear Lake Rd. Milton, FL 32570

Blackwater River State Forest Camping

1. Bear Lake - More Info
2. Krul Lake - More Info

Hotel/Motel Accommodations

​-Google lodging options for Milton and Pensacola, FL.
AWARDS
Overall: Male & Female - 3 deep
Active Duty Military: Male & Female - 3 deep
​Fat Tire: Male/Female - 3 deep 
Athena (165+) and Clydesdale (220+) - 3 deep
Teams: Male/Female/Mixed/Active Duty Military - 3 Deep  
Physically Challenged Open Male/Female - 3 Deep (Click here for more information about XTERRA PC categories)

Age Groups: - 3 Deep
Males: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Females: 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
ATHLETE RESOURCES
*USAT Athlete Resources
*USAT Rules
​*USAT Most Common Rules Violations
*USAT Beginners' Guide
*XTERRA Competition Rules
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