course info / maps	weekend SCHEDULE	AWARDS
RACE RULES	packet pickup	FEES

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COURSE INFORMATION

ORDER OF EVENTS:

Pull-ups (40 individual, 200 team)*
5k run
800 m swim
Push-ups (100 per individual, 500 team)
5k pack run (with 35 lb. pack)**
Sit-ups (200 per individual, 1000 team)
5k run

Please note that this is the correct order of events. Pull-ups will be first, followed by the first run, and the swim entry/exit will be located approximately 1/2 mile from the run finish.

*Females may complete flexed arm hang in place of pull-ups (3sec = 1pull-up)
**Packs are provided; personal packs will be allowed, but will be weighed in

RACE LOCATION:

Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park
6614 Blue Bluff Rd.
Austin , TX 78724

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RACE RULES & REGULATIONS

Participants can compete individually, or in teams of four.
Waves of four teams and four individuals will start approximately every 10 minutes. Wave starts will be adjusted depending on availability of packs and pull-up bars.
Start time will be on a first come, first served basis according to registration date.
Participants will be allowed to bring one bag into the transition area in which they can keep towels, snacks, body glide, or anything else they might need during the competition. Participants will also be allowed one transition bag for the swim entry/exit area, which will be located approximately 1/2 mile away from the main transition area.
Both teams and individuals will be required to complete each station in its entirety before moving onto the next station. This means that all team members must move together from one station to the next (IE from pull-ups to run, from run to swim, etc.)

RUN/SWIM

Run and swim distances are the same for both teams and individuals. As such, for team entries, each participant must complete the full length of the run events and the swim (i.e. each member must swim 800m).
The swim will be completed in Walter E Long Lake, and the course will be an out-and-back.
Swim entry and exit will be located on the run course, approximately 1/2 mile from the run course end.
Swim transition will be located approximately 1/2 mile from the main transition area. Challengers are strongly encouraged to pack a separate transition bag for the swim portion of the race.
Alice packs with frames will be provided. Personal packs are allowed, but will be weighed in on race day.

CALISTHENICS

Stationary events will be completed in a transition area near the start/finish line.
Callisthenic events need not be divided evenly between team members; it is up to the discretion of the team to divide the events up in a manner that is most effective for that team.
Proper pull-up, push-up, and sit-up form will be required. A video has been provided to demonstrate the proper method for each callisthenic event.
Females may complete flexed arm hang in place of push-ups (3 sec = 1 pull-up).
Individuals and teams will be responsible for counting their own calisthenics, but counts must be audible at all times to station monitors.
For team challengers, only one person per team may perform calisthenics at a time. If multiple team members complete simultaneous calisthenics, only one team member's count will be counted towards the team total.
Rest time is allowed as needed; challengers do not have to complete an entire station without stopping.
TIMING
Timing services will be provided by Cadence Sports. Each individual and each team will be required to wear a timing chip for the duration of the event.
Teams will be provided one chip per team. The team member wearing the chip must cross the timing mat after all of his or her teammates have crossed. Race times will be void if the team chip wearer crosses before his or her teammates! No exceptions.

SANCTIONING
The 2010 ZMan Recon Challenge will be sanctioned by the United States Adventure Racing Association. Non-members will be required to purchase a one day membership to participate.

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RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, April 9
Location: Jack & Adams Bicycles

11:00 am - 7:00 pm: Packet pickup/Late Registration

Saturday, April 10: Race Day
Location: Walter E. Long Park

6:30 am - 7:30 am: Packet pickup/Late Registration

7:45 am: Participant Race Brief

8:00 am: Wave start (4 teams & 4 individuals approx. every 10 min)

11:30 am: Run Cut-off: participants who haven't started the last run will not be allowed to enter the final run lap.

12:00 pm: Race concludes/presentation of awards.

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PACKET PICKUP

Packet pickup and late registration will be held on Friday, April 9th at Jack & Adams Bike shop. Packet pickup and registration will also be available on race morning at Walter E. Long Park.

Every participant MUST sign a waiver before they will be allowed to compete. Waivers will be available packet pickup, but challengers are encouraged to download and complete their waivers prior to packet pickup.

Dates: Friday and Saturday, April 9th & 10th

Times: Friday - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday - 6:30 am - 7:30 am

Locations: Friday - Jack & Adams Bicycles

Saturday - Walter E. Long Park (race venue)

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AWARDS

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the following categories:
Individual	Team
More award categories will be added as participation grows. For the first time in 2010, the ZMan Challenge will be offering gender and age group awards. Check back soon for details!

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RACE FEES

Until February 28th:
Individual:	$50
Team of Four:	$200

March 1st to Race Day:
Individual:	$60
Team of Four:	$240

Click here to register for the 2010 ZMan Recon Challenge!