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THE BREAKDOWN EXPEDITION RACE – 4 DAY

We’re taking the race motto, “It ain’t supposed to be easy”, to a whole new level! FOUR days of incredible racing through the Grand Canyon of the South, superb mountain-line scenery, and the continuation of a tradition of pure, hard adventure. This course will truly be breathtaking (literally and metaphorically).

During the very first pre-race meeting of the Breakdown back in 2013, we announced that our goal was to one day link the vastness of the Pine Mountain region starting at Breaks Interstate Park and heading off west toward the sunset. After five years of planning, permitting and scouting, we’re ready to showcase the best these rugged and historic Appalachian Mountains have to offer.

WHAT: A multi-day expedition race through the wilds of Kentucky and Virginia. A USARA qualifying race.

LENGTH: 4 Days (275+ miles)

WHERE: Breaks Interstate Park, VA. Jefferson National Forest Region. Map

WHEN: April 7-11, 2017

WHO: Teams of 2, 3, or 4 (Co-ed or Open)

DISCIPLINES: Trekking, Mountain Biking, Navigating, Paddling (flat-water, Class I), Pack Rafting (flat-water, Class I-II), Ropes (fixed), Swimming (PFD assisted, Class I)

REGISTRATION: Includes canoes, a good meal & post-race party, a butt-ton of quality maps w/ race instructions, a pint glass, race bib/shirt, live race tracking, various sponsored products, and most importantly – a quality race.

Early registration is $700.00 per team member until August 31, 2016.
Regular registration is $850.00 per team member until December 31, 2016.
Late registration is $1,000 per team member. Registration closes March 6, 2016.

GEAR & LOGISTICS | ROSTER | RACER COMMUNICATION | RESULTS

SCHEDULE: (tentative) All activities will begin at Breaks Interstate Park, VA.

FRIDAY:
Race Check-In — 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm (maps distributed during check-in)
Gear Bins/Buckets/Paddle-Bag Loaded — deadline will be 5:00 pm
Pre-Race Meeting — 7:00 pm
Race START — 15 minutes after the Pre-Race Meeting

TUESDAY:
Race FINISH — 5:00 pm
Post-Race Party — 7:00 pm

Packraft Rental: If you’d prefer to rent a raft instead of buying one – we’ve partnered with Backcountry Packraft Rentals to give you that option at up to a 20% discount off their regular rates. They rent Alpacka Rafts, which are top of the line. They’ll even ship your raft directly to the park so all you’ll have to do is pick it up when you arrive. See here for details and contact them to get your discount, just mention the Breakdown AR and they’ll take care of you.

Accommodations: Breaks Interstate Park has graciously hooked us up with some excellent discounts! A large block of rooms at The Lodge (which we can personally vouch are very nice rooms) are being held. Campsites, camper sites, and cabins are also available. You must call The Park directly at (276) 865-4413 to receive this discount; just mention The Breakdown.

Meals: A post-race meal is included in registration, and will be at the FINISH. All other eats can be had at the Park’s Rhododendron Restaurant. The restaurant offers a la carte menu items as well as buffets. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be available throughout the race weekend.

Rules: We don’t foresee (and have never had to get rulesy on anyone), but just in case some trouble-makers show up: All rules presented by 361 Adventures will be enforced at the discretion of the Race Director(s). In the event these rules require further clarification, the standardized Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Rules of Competition will be referenced. All rules presented by 361 Adventures (in writing, or verbally) supersede all other rules.

USARA: As a regional qualifier for the 2017 National Championship, the top 4 Coed and the top 4 Open (all male or all female) teams will receive an invitation to the 2017 USARA Adventure Race National Championship (note that 3 person and 4 person divisions will be combined for qualifying purposes). Additionally, the top placing Coed team will receive USARA Regional Champion Jackets along with a $400 Regional Qualifier sponsorship applied towards their entry fee into the 2017 USARA Adventure Race National Championship. Teams from Regional Qualifying Events receive 10 additional USARA National Ranking Points as well. All racers will need to either be USARA members or purchase a one day membership for $8.

Policies: REFUND POLICY- Entry fees are nonrefundable. Registered teams canceling 60 days prior to race date will receive 100% credit minus $100 administration fee for any future event. Cancellations less than 60 days prior to race date will receive a 50% credit minus a $100 administration fee for any future races. Credits are good for 1 year from the race date and can be used for any 361 Adventures event. Any difference in price must be paid, and no refunds or additional credits will be made if the credit exceeds the deferred fee.
TRANSFER POLICY – Entrants changing divisions must notify us 30 days prior to race date. Entry cannot be guaranteed in the event extra team members are added. Additional fees must be paid at the current registration rate. No refunds or credits will be given in the event of transfers or changes to team.
In the event of severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the race start may be postponed or the course may be shortened. We reserve the right to alter, postpone, or cancel any race for safety concerns.

VOLUNTEER: As you can imagine, a 4 day race doesn’t come together without a lot of help – any and all assistance is tremendously appreciated and volunteers will get race shirts, pint glasses, swag, and tons of gratitude from both 361° and the racers.