2016 Half Ocho General Information
Start: This 4 hour race will begin at 9:00 AM, Saturday, July 9th, 2016.
Location: Near Lake Wingra in the heart of Madison, WI. Exact location to be
announced once it’s found.
Team Configurations: 3-4 person coed
teams will be considered in the premier
division for awards/final standings. All other
teams (3-4 person same gender, 2 person
coed/same gender, and solo racers) will be
racing in the open division.
1st Basis Adventure Racing Series:
This race is part of the 1st Basis Adventure
Racing Series, Wisconsin’s premier race series
featuring adventure races throughout the
state and cash prizes totaling over
$2,000. There is no fee to join the series,
simply race any of the events and you’ll be
automatically signed up. The more races your
team competes in, the better chance you’ll
have of taking home prizes. Compete in either
the coed or open division in teams of 2, 3, or 4,
and see how your team ranks against others in the midwest.
Registration: deadline is Friday, July 1st
Cost: Entry fee includes land use fees, maps, tshirt, insurance, canoe rentals
(including PFD’s and paddles), and post race snack and beverages.
Single racer: $70
Two Person team: $130
Three Person team: $180
Four Person team: $200
Disciplines:
Flat water paddling
Road Biking
Orienteering/Trekking
Mystery events
Distances: are approximate based on route choice
4 hour:
Bike: 7-10 miles
Trek/run: 2-5 miles
Canoe: 1-2 miles
Refund Policy
75% refund up to July 1st, 2016
No refunds after July 1st
Teams that are a no show on race day will not be eligible for a refund.