Race Info
Will U-ROAR! in 2009?!?!
What
The Uptown Rotary Ocmulgee Adventure Race (U-ROAR!) features an exciting mix of paddling, mountain biking, swimming, and hiking/trekking with navigation throughout. The 2009 race combines a 4-hour sprint race with an additional 4-hour race sure to challenge even the most experienced teams. The race location is a little over an hour southeast of downtown Atlanta on I-75. Teams competing in the combined 8-hour race will be eligible to win prizes in both categories for a maximum potential payout of $1,000.
This year’s race is being organized by the Rotary Club of Uptown Macon. 100% of the net proceeds will be distributed to charitable causes. Our primary recipient for the 2009 race is the Macon Rescue Mission. The Macon Rescue Mission is headquartered in Macon, GA and provides services to reduce poverty, fight homelessness, assist single parents and improve lives. A significant portion of the race profits will go towards the upkeep and improvement of the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail (map), where the bulk of the race will take place. We are indebted to Newtown Macon for creating and maintaining this tremendous natural resource in the heart of Macon and establishing this great race, which is celebrating its 6th year. Finally, Uptown Macon Rotary will use a portion of the proceeds to further the objectives of many worthy local and global causes supported by Rotary International.
Where
The Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and Water Works Park in Macon, GA.
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When
U-ROAR! will be held Saturday, July 25th, 2009.
Registration begins at 6:30 a.m.
Pre-race meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
4-hour race ends at 1:00 p.m.
8-hour race ends at 5:00 p.m.
Cost
$60 per person for 4-hour race
$75 per person for 8-hour race
Registration available online at Active.com, or you can send in our downloadable entry form to: P.O. Box 28185, Macon, GA 31221-8185. Deadline to receive entries is Monday, July 21, 2009. NO Exceptions.
*Members of Trailblazers and/or group entries of 10 racers or more receive a 10% discount.
Format
U-ROAR! is open to solos, two, three and four person teams, co-ed, all-male, and all-female teams. The race will start at 9:00 a.m. and the sprint race will end at 1:00 p.m., while the extended race will end at 5:00 p.m. Do remember that the elite/pro category for this race is three person co-ed and cash prizes will be awarded only to co-ed teams.
Prizes
Elite Co-Ed Category
4-hour race
1st Place = $500
2nd Place = $250
3rd Place = $125
8 hour race
1st Place = $500
2nd Place = $250
3rd Place = $125
All other categories receive awards for 1st place.
8-hour participants that wish to be considered for prizes in both races must have their passports certified at the 4-hour finish line prior to 1:00 p.m. before continuing. Elite/pro teams are eligible to win prizes in both races. As an example, if a team finishes 2nd in the 4-hour race and goes on to finish 1st in the 8-hour race they would receive $250 + $500= $750.
For additional information or to help support U-ROAR!, please contact Alyson Cozart at acozart [at] piedmontcb [dot] com or 478-501-7892.
