03.08.08 Marble Falls, TX, (Start time is 7 a.m. for both races)

This race course is new this year on a private ranch that has never been used before for adventure racing.  The course will be pure Texas Hill Country. What does that mean? Hilly, challenging, and fun! Don't be surprised if you see some real Texas critters running around (wild hog, rattlesnake, bobcats, coyotes, and panthers....just kidding about the panthers, but there is a canyon out there named "Panther Canyon". Your guess is as good as mine why they named it that.  The race course is located 7 miles East of Marble Falls on FM 1431 at Boulder Creek Farms (See Directions Link). Bob Talamini is working with us to set this course, so all you extreme racers, fasten your seatbelts, the land we have to work with is beautiful, and the placement of the checkpoints will be a challenging reward when you arrive at the punch. Just a reminder, everyone should wear eye protection. There is a lot of cedar out there, and you will, at some point, find yourselves bushwacking through it. Please protect your eyes, and your body.

Eco-Lonestar (2-4 Hour Adventure Race): Teams of 2 members will mountain bike, trail run and have possible mystery events. All trails will be marked and teams will not have to navigate.

Eco-Lonestar Extreme (8-12 Hour Adventure Race): Teams of 3 members will mountain bike, trail run and paddle. Extreme Teams may use their own boats, paddles, and PFDs.  However, we will provide inflatable Sevylor Kayaks to those teams in need of a boat. Extreme Teams will receive topo maps. The check points will be given in the form of UTM's or teams may copy marked maps but receive a time penalty.

Winning Extreme Coed team will receive $600.00 towards their teams entry fee into the 2008 USARA Adventure Race National Championship ($400 from Terra Firma Promotions & $200 from other sponsors). Top 3 Extreme Coed teams qualify for the 2008 USARA Adventure Race National Championships.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 24, 2008
Eco Lonestar Basic = $75 per person / $150 per team
Eco Lonestar Extreme = $120 per person / $360 per team

LATE FEE AFTER: FEBRUARY 24, 2008
Eco Lonestar Basic = $85.00 person / $170.00 per team
Eco Lonestar Extreme = $130.00 person / $390.00 per team

**Teams should pre-register for Extreme Race so we have enough map sets printed up. Call for registration after March 1, 2008 to make sure we have enough maps if you are not preregistered. Teams doing the short course may late register.

Registration Numbers (LIVE)

131 Eco Lonestar Registration(s)

General Information

March 8, 2008 (Start Time 7:00 a.m. for both races)

This race course is new this year on a private ranch that has never been used before for adventure racing.  The course design will be new.  The mountain biking will be on jeep road, singletrack and some pavement.  The trail running will be all jeep road and single track.  The paddling will be on a lake.  The exact location will be revealed ASAP once all the logistics are worked out.

Eco-Lonestar (2-4 Hour Adventure Race): Teams of 2 members will mountain bike, trail run and have possible mystery events. All trails will be marked and teams will not have to navigate.

Eco-Lonestar Extreme (8-12 Hour Adventure Race): Teams of 3 members will mountain bike, trail run and paddle. Extreme Teams may use their own boats, paddles, and PFDs.  However, we will provide inflatable Sevylor Kayaks to those teams in need of a boat. Extreme Teams will receive topo maps. The check points will be given in the form of UTM's or teams may copy marked maps but receive a time penalty.

Winning Extreme Coed team will receive $600.00 towards their teams entry fee into the 2008 USARA Adventure Race National Championship ($400 from Terra Firma Promotions & $200 from other sponsors). Top 3 Extreme Coed teams qualify for the 2008 USARA Adventure Race National Championships.

ECO-LONESTAR BASIC 2 PERSON TEAM: REQUIRED GEAR LIST
2 Mountain Bikes 2 Biking Helmets Method of carrying  water per person (water bottles or camelbaks) Food & water

ECO-LONESTAR EXTREME 3 PERSON TEAM: REQUIRED GEAR LIST
3 Mountain Bikes 3 Biking Helmets Method of carrying at least 50 oz. of water per person (recommend camelbaks) 1 Whistle, Food & water, 2 Compasses, 1 UTM Ruler (1:24,000 scale), 1 Space Blanket, 10 feet Duct Tape. If you are bringing your own life jackets, they must be Type III Non-Inflatable Coast Guard Approved.

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL GEAR:
(This equipment is not mandatory but you may choose to have some or all of this gear for the event)

Water proof  jacket	Insect repellant
Water proof pants	Quick Up Shade Tent
Gators	Bicycle inflator or mini pump
Water proof map case	Water bottles
Gortex socks	Extra CO2 cartridges for inflator
Cool max top	Spare bicycle tubes
Cool max shorts	Slime for bicycle tubes
Gloves	Bicycle tool kit
Sun Glasses	Bicycle gloves
Fleece top	Bicycle shorts
Wool socks	Bicycle jersey
Hand warmers	Bicycle socks
Trekking poles	Bicycle shoes
1st aid kit	Lantern
Eye Protection	Hat or Cap
Sunscreen	Tarp
Ice chest	Chairs
Camp stove	Buff

LAND USE FEES
All racers land use fees for Saturday will be paid by Terra Firma Promotions. If you camp on Friday  or Saturday night, you will be responsible for any camping fees.

Boat Drop: All Extreme teams will need to take their boats to the boat drop either on Friday evening beginning at 6:00 pm, or on Saturday morning, in the wee hours of the morning if you are so inclined (a worker will spend the night with the boats and be there in the morning also). This location is 1.587 miles south of the front gate on FM 1431. There will be orange ribbons on the gate and the numbers 9101, 9103 & 9109.

Race check in & starting time
Teams can check in at the race site on Friday March 7, 2008 between 6:00pm – 7:30pm & Saturday March 8, 2008 between 6:00am-6:30am. Pre race meeting is at 6:30am, both races start at 7:00 am

There will be a central transition area where teams can set up a camp. During the race the teams will pass through this area several times making it possible to reload on food, water, change clothes, etc. Teams may have assistance crews in the transition area to prepare food, etc. The transition area is the only location in which the assistance crews may aid the team. There are several legs in this race including mountain biking, trekking and paddling for extreme teams. There are no water stations along the course. Teammates must remain in visual contact with each other at all times. Extreme teams will be provided with topographic maps & will use a compass to navigate to the respective check points during the navigation legs. The course will be marked for the single track biking leg. The paddling is on the River. If a team member drops out the remaining team members may continue as an unofficial team, and all members who complete the course will receive a finishing award.

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  February 24, 2008

Eco Lonestar Basic = $75 per person / $150 per team

Eco Lonestar Extreme = $120 per person / $360 per team

LATE FEE AFTER: FEBRUARY 24, 2008

Eco Lonestar Basic = $85.00 person / $170.00 per team

Eco Lonestar Extreme = $130.00 person /  $390.00 per team

**Teams should pre-register for Extreme Race so we have enough map sets printed up. Call for registration after March 1, 2008 to make sure we have enough maps if you are not preregistered. Teams doing the short course may late register.

 

Directions & Lodging

PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 7420 E. FM-1431, Marble Falls, Texas 78654

From Marble Falls: Take FM 1431 East, 6.6 from the intersection of FM 1431 and Hwy 281.

From Austin: Take FM 1431 West, 30 miles from Hwy 183 in Cedar Park.

From IH-35: Take the Chandler Road exit also FM 1431 West, 39.5 miles.

Lodging

http://www.bouldercreekministries.org (for tent camping on site) For those of you camping on site, Church services are held under the covered pavilion on Sunday at 10:00 am.

(830) 798-9820 Phone

Marble Falls Area: 

Hill Country Inn (Cheapest in town for the value...includes breakfast from 6-9 am)
1101 US Highway 281, Marble Falls, TX
(830) 693-3637‎

Quality Inn
1206 Highway 281 North, Marble Falls, TX
(830) 693-7531

Best Western Marble Falls
1403 US Highway 281, Marble Falls, TX
(830) 693-5122

Hampton Inn-On the Lake
704 1st St, Marble Falls, TX
(830) 798-1895

Liberty Hall Guest Haus
119 Avenue G # 103, Marble Falls, TX
(830) 693-4518

Favorite Restaurants:

Italian: Bella Sera Italian Restaurant (right next door to the Hill Country Inn)

Mexican Food: Margaritas (1205 FM 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654)...just west on 1431 past the 281 intersection.