Gulf Coast Adventure http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 14 May 2013 04:51:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Results and Photos Posted for Bogue Chitto Adventure Race http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/results-posted-for-the-new-orleans-urban-adventure-race/ http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/results-posted-for-the-new-orleans-urban-adventure-race/#comments Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:26:29 +0000 admin http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/?p=2945 Hello Racers! Thank you for coming out to our 2013 Bogue Chitto Adventure Race this past weekend. We hope you had as much fun racing as we had designing the course for each of you.  Results are posted on the Bogue Chitto Adventure Race page. They are listed by division and overall.  We also updated the point series totals for the Racing to New Orleans series. And, we uploaded lots of pics of your adventure in Bogue Chitto State Park.  CLICK HERE to check out all the pics!  Be sure to check out our upcoming events – Play Dirty Adventure Trail Run – May 18th – Fontainebleau Adventure Race – June 1st.  See you at the races!

 

]]> http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/results-posted-for-the-new-orleans-urban-adventure-race/feed/ 0 Video Posted for Bogue Chitto Adventure Race! http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/video-posted-for-bogue-chitto-adventure-race/ http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/video-posted-for-bogue-chitto-adventure-race/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:16:07 +0000 admin http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/?p=2925 Hello Racers! Thank you for coming out to our Bogue Chitto Adventure Race this past weekend. Photos are posted for the Bogue Chitto race. Click HERE to check out all of the pics! We also made a video from the Bogue Chitto race which is posted below. Be sure to check it out! We’re just a few weeks away from our big adventure in New Orleans.  Be sure to sign up early to not miss out!  See you at the races.  Dave

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]]> http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/video-posted-for-bogue-chitto-adventure-race/feed/ 0 Results and Photos Posted for the Bogue Chitto Adventure Race http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/results-and-photos-posted-for-the-bogue-chitto-adventure-race/ http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/results-and-photos-posted-for-the-bogue-chitto-adventure-race/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:08:30 +0000 admin http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/?p=2914 Hello Racers! Thank you for coming out to our 2011 Bogue Chitto Adventure Race this past weekend. We hope you had as much fun racing as we had designing the course for each of you.  Results are posted on the Bogue Chitto Adventure Race page.  We also uploaded over 300 photo sfor the Bogue Chitto race. Click HERE to check out all of the pics!  We will make a video from the Bogue Chitto race which will be posted on the GCAR website in the coming days. Be sure to check it out! We also updated the “Point Series” page. So, check on how your team did in the Racing to New Orleans Series Championship!  Be sure to sign up early for our final adventure race of the season, the New Orleans Urban Adventure Race!  This event will be a blast and the don’t miss event of the season.  See you at the races,  Dave.

 

]]> http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/results-and-photos-posted-for-the-bogue-chitto-adventure-race/feed/ 0 Bogue Chitto Adventure Race – Mar. 16, 2013 http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/bogue-chitto-adventure-race/ http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/bogue-chitto-adventure-race/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:00:22 +0000 admin http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/?p=823 Welcome to the 2nd Annual Bogue Chitto Adventure Race, in Franklinton, LA (north of Covington). Taking place within beautiful Bogue Chitto State Park, this spectacular event includes trail riding, paddling along the Bogue Chitto river, and hiking/running through beautiful hardwood forests. Teams of 3 will compete in coed, all-male, all-female, or coed masters divisions. Distances for this course are approximately 9 miles biking, 4 miles canoeing, 5 miles trekking/running, plus mystery challenges.  All teams that are competing in the Racing to N’Awlins Point Series will receive full points for this event.

Early registration fee is $70 per person plus $5.50 one-day license and includes your team canoe, paddles, life jackets, maps, t-shirts and a great post race party with food, drink, and music! Special team awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. The race will also include the Massey’s Professional Outfitters $100 Treasure Hunt for great prizes to discover while out on the course! Limited to the first 100 teams. Race in one event, or in the entire series. Send your entry form in early to reserve your team’s spot.

Results – Bogue Chitto Adventure Race - Division

Results – Bogue Chitto Adventure Race – Overall

If your team needs a room for the Bogue Chitto event, there are a number of cabins in the park.  There is also camping available.  Hotels can be searched in Covington, La which is approximately 30 minutes from the park.

Click Here to go to the Bogue Chitto State Park website for reservations or to download the park map

 

 

 

 


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Event details

  • Begin: May 24, 2013 at 09:00
  • End: May 24, 2013 at 13:00
  • Add to your calendar: Download ics file
  • Place: Bogue Chitto state park
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Play Dirty Adventure Trail Run – Baton Rouge
Saturday May 18, 2013
Baton Rouge Fairgrounds

This 3 mile course will wind throughout the Baton Rouge Fairgrounds, all while conquering 15 wild challenges before crossing the finish line! Obstacles include giant mud pit, cargo net climb, dark mystery cave, and hay bale mountain along with other unique challenges.

Wild Challenges like Giant Mud Pit, Cargo Net, Dark Mystery Cave, and Hay Bail Mountain

As part of the Play Dirty Adventure Trail Run on May 18th, we will hold a Play Dirty Mini Muck run. This fun event is designed for ages 6-13 and we encourage family to join the kids on their mucky adventure! The ¾ mile course will have a mud pit, slip and slide, and other fun and messy activities! Kid’s Mini Muck entrants will receive entry into the event and Mini Muck kid’s t-shirt.

Kids Play Dirty Mini Muck Event

Finisher’s medals will be provided for all competitors that cross the finish line. Special awards will be given to the top 15 male and female finishers from the day’s competition. In addition, awards will be given to the top racers for most unique costume! Early registration for the 3 mile run includes your event entry, parking, quick-dry race shirt, and great post-race party. Early registration for the Play Dirty Mini Muck event is $25 and includes entrance into the Mini Muck run and Mini Muck kid’s t-shirt.

Fundraiser to Fight Childhood Obesity

A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to a local childhood obesity foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to fight childhood obesity and encourage kids fitness through education, programs, facilities and scholarship development. Play Dirty is excited to be a partner in this important fight.  Visit the Play Dirty Adventure website at www.PlayDirtyAdventure.com.

The deadline for registration is May 13, 2013.  Click HERE for more details or to register by check or credit card!

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Early registration fee is $70 per person plus $5.50 one-day license and includes your team canoe, paddles, life jackets, maps, t-shirts and a great post race party with food, drink, and music! Special team awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. The race will also include the Massey’s Professional Outfitters $100 Treasure Hunt for great prizes to discover while out on the course! Limited to the first 100 teams. Race in one event, or in the entire series. Send your entry form in early to reserve your team’s spot.
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK

CLICK HERE TO READ FONTAINEBLEAU CAPTAIN’S LETTER

2012 Fontainebleau Race Photos

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Nearby Hotels for the Fontainebleau Adventure Race:
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Holiday Inn
501 N. Hwy 190
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-3580

Racers, this hotel is within 15 minutes of the start line of the Fontainebleau Adventure Race.  Click HERE to go to their website for reservations.
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For camping at Fontainebleau State Park, click HERE.

Check out the 2009 Fontainebleau Adventure Race Photos at Shutterfly.com

Event details

  • Begin: May 24, 2013 at 09:00
  • End: May 24, 2013 at 15:00
  • Add to your calendar: Download ics file
  • Place: Fontainebleau State Park
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]]> http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/photos-and-video-posted-for-the-spillway-adventure-race/feed/ 0 Baton Rouge Urban Adv Race – July 27, 2013 http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/baton-rouge-urban-adventure-race/ http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/baton-rouge-urban-adventure-race/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:23:13 +0000 admin http://www.gulfcoastadventure.net/?p=30 Welcome to the 8th Annual Baton Rouge Urban Adventure Race. This race will travel throughout Baton Rouge, Louisiana, paddling the LSU Lakes, and navigating to great highlights in the city! Teams of 3 will compete in coed, all-male, all-female, or coed masters divisions. Distances for this 3-4 hour course are approximately 10 miles biking, 4 miles canoeing, 5 miles trekking/running, plus mystery challenges.

Early registration fee is $70 per person plus $5.50 one-day license and includes your team canoe, paddles, life jackets, maps, t-shirts and a great post race party with food, drink, and music! Special team awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. The race will also include the Massey’s Professional Outfitters $100 Treasure Hunt for great prizes to discover while out on the course! Limited to the first 100 teams. Race in one event, or in the entire series. Send your entry form in early to reserve your team’s spot

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK

2012 Baton Rouge Urban Photos

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Nearby Hotel for the Baton Rouge Adventure Race:

La Quinta Inn
2333 S. Acadian Thrwy.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 1-225-924-9600

Racers, this hotel is within 10 minutes of the start line of the Baton Rouge Adventure Race.  Click HERE to go to their website for reservations.

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Event details

  • Begin: July 27, 2013 at 08:00
  • End: July 27, 2013 at 13:00
  • Add to your calendar: Download ics file
  • Place: 30.410413, -91.168307
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Early registration fee is $70 per person plus $5.50 one-day license and includes your team canoe, paddles, life jackets, maps, t-shirts and a great post race party with food, drink, and music! Special team awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. The race will also include the Massey’s Professional Outfitters $100 Treasure Hunt for great prizes to discover while out on the course! Limited to the first 100 teams. Race in one event, or in the entire series. Send your entry form in early to reserve your team’s spot.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK

2012 Spillway Race Photos

Nearby Hotel for Spillway Adventure Race:
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La Quinta Inn & Suites
2610 Williams Blvd.
Kenner, LA 70062
Phone: 1-504-466-1401

Racers, this hotel is within 15 minutes of the start line of the Spillway Adventure Race.  Click HERE to go to their website for reservations.

For camping:

New Orleans West KOA
11129 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA
(504) 467-1792‎

 

Event details

  • Begin: September 7, 2013 at 09:00
  • End: September 7, 2013 at 15:00
  • Add to your calendar: Download ics file
  • Place: Lower Guide Levee rd
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This event will travel throughout New Orleans, Louisiana, sending teams to checkpoints in locations such as the French Quarter, Warehouse District, parks, and more.

Teams of 3 will compete in coed, all-male, all-female, or coed masters divisions. Distances for this 4-6 hour course are approximately 12 miles biking, 5 miles canoeing, 7 miles trekking/running, plus mystery challenges.

Early registration fee is $75 per person plus $5.50 one-day license and includes your team canoe, paddles, life jackets, maps, t-shirts and a great post race party with food, drink, and music! Special team awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division. Limited to the first 100 teams. Race in one event, or in the entire series. Send your entry form in early to reserve your team’s spot.

 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY CREDIT CARD OR CHECK

 

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Nearby Hotels for the New Orleans Urban Adventure Race:

 

Hampton Inn Metairie
2730 North Causeway Boulevard
Metairie, Louisiana, USA 70002
504-831-7676

Racers, this hotel is within 15 minutes of the start line of the New Orleans Urban Adventure Race.  Click HERE to go to their website for reservations.
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La Quinta Inn
3100 I-10 Service Rd.
Metairie, LA 70001-2014
504-835-8511

Racers, this hotel is within 15 minutes of the start line of the New Orleans Urban Adventure Race.  Click HERE to go to their website for reservations.
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Find A Teammate, Gear, Etc.

Check out the Photo Gallery
GCA ForumGCA Gallery

Event details

  • Begin: October 5, 2013 at 09:00
  • End: October 5, 2013 at 14:00
  • Add to your calendar: Download ics file
  • Place: new orleans city park
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