South Fork Sampler

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We're excited to bring the Southeast's newest Adventure Race to the Charlotte, NC region on April 1 & 2.

This scavenger hunt style event features 3 different options over 2 days. Each course will task participants to paddle, bike and run to various checkpoints while enjoying the natural beauty along the historic South Fork River in Gaston County.

This event benefits the Catawba Riverkeeper's mission of ensuring clean and plentiful drinking water for nearly 4 million people throughout the river basin.
HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Scavenger hunt style event (No orientation/navigation skills required)
  • Choose your own route and pace to make it as challenging or casual as you'd like
  • All courses feature natural and purpose built recreational amenities including flatwater paddling, greenways, singletrack trails, sidewalks/roads, etc.
  • 3 options to choose from
    • Fri. Corporate Challenge (3hr limit) - Perfect opportunity for team building
    • Sat. Short Course (4hr limit) - Approachable for families and first timers
    • Sat. Long Course (8hr limit) - Aims to challenge the weekend warrior
  • Race HQ at The Boathouse (Catawba Riverkeeper's outfitter) in McAdenville, NC with on-site free parking, bathrooms, taproom, kayak launch and trailhead
  • Bring your own kayak or rent ($20) from Catawba Riverkeeper on-site
  • Mtn Bike rentals ($25) from Human Powered Movement (limited quantities)
  • After Party at The Boathouse (Beer, food truck, drinks/snacks available for sale)
  • Event Beneficiary: Catawba Riverkeeper
WHAT DO I GET FOR MY REGISTRATION?
  • Professionally designed and planned course
  • South Fork Sampler Shirt from Recover Brand​​​​
    • Made in North Carolina with 100% recycled materials
    • Must sign up by March 16 to guarantee shirt.
  • Custom South Fork Sampler souvenir race bib​
  • Giveaways, raffle prizes and discounts from our partners
  • Post race party at The Boathouse
  • Prizes to Top 3 Overall in the follow:
    • Corporate Teams (Non-profit, For-profit, Civic/Gov)
    • Long & Short Course Solo (M/F) and Teams (M/F & Co-ed)
  • Chance to experience the South Fork from a new perspective
  • Increased appreciation for our natural resources
  • Financial support for environmental non-profits
CORPORATE DETAILS
  • ​Date: Fri, April 1, 2022​
  • Location: 115 Willow Dr. McAdenville, NC 28101
  • Start Time: 1:00pm 
  • Teams (3-7 members) Reg: $250*
  • Starting 3/24 - ​Last Call Reg: $300*
  • ​Opportunity for Corporate Sponsorship
  • Last Day to Register 3/30
    • *​Includes $50 corporate donation to Catawba Riverkeeper​​​
LONG COURSE DETAILS
  • ​Date: Sat, April 2, 2022​
  • Location: 115 Willow Dr. McAdenville, NC 28101
  • Start Time: 8:00am 
  • Solo Reg: $60*
  • Team Reg: $85*​
  • Starting 3/24​ - Last Call Reg: $70*/$95*
  • Last Day to Register 3/30
    • *Includes $5 per person donation to Catawba Riverkeeper​​​​
SHORT COURSE DETAILS
  • ​Date: Sat, April 2, 2022​
  • Location: 115 Willow Dr. McAdenville, NC 28101
  • Start Time: 11:00am 
  • Solo Reg: $45*
  • Team Reg: $70*​
  • Starting 3/24 - Last Call Reg: $55*/$80*
  • Last Day to Register 3/30
    • *Includes $5 per person donation to Catawba Riverkeeper​​​​

Partners

Big ups to each of these amazing brands and organizations for supporting this and other human powered experiences.
Join us in showing them love with our collective buying power and support.

South Fork Sampler - FAQs

Race Documents below will help answer additional questions.

  • I'm new to this ... what is an Adventure Race?
    • ​Picture an adult version of a treasure hunt. A map is used to find as buried treasure throughout the area using running, biking and paddling to move from one location to the next
  • What if I don't know how to use a compass and map to plot coordinates?
    • Don't worry, we aren't requiring true orientation/navigation for this event
  • Do the time listed mean I need to be racing that long? 
    • ​No. The time listed for each option is the maximum amount of time you have to collect checkpoints
  • Additional FAQs specific to each option can be found in the Race Docs below
    • How old do I have to be to compete?
    • Schedule for the day?
    • What are the rules and how to the standings/rankings work?​
    • How many miles should I plan to cover over the course of the race?
    • Gear ... requirements, recommendations, suggestions?​​​

What else do I need to know for Event Day?

  • All participants/teams are responsible for their own safety at all times without exception
  • Participants are responsible to bring all of their own gear
    • ​Kayak/Bike rentals are first come first serve basis
  • Participants/teams are responsible for their own nutrition and hydration while on course​
  • There is no set course or route (nor any course markings or aid stations)
  • Participants/teams will cross live roads and streets and must abide by all traffic laws at all times
  • Prizes will be given as stated above but the primary goal is the personal challenge and an opportunity to experience the South Fork River corridor in a new way​
  • Participants/teams must be back to the Race HQ before the end time or you will be disqualified ... plan accordingly

How does this event support non-profits?

  • $50 per Corporate Team and $5 per Saturday participants go to the Catawba Riverkeeper in their efforts to ensure clean and plentiful water for nearly 4 million people in the river basin.
  • 100% of additional donations at registration go directly to the South Fork River Health Project to protect and restore the largest tributary of the Catawba River
  • Human Powered Movement is a proud 1% For the Planet member, a portion of all of our revenue goes directly to supporting environmental non-profits in the greater Charlotte, NC.​
Additional questions ... email us HERE​ 
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