This teamwork challenge race combines mountain biking (5 miles), trail running (2.5 miles), and paddling (1 mile). All distances are approximate, the exact order, distance and route of the events are not revealed until the day of the race. Teams must complete each section of the course together and cross the finish line as a team!
Whether you’re a veteran or a first time adventure racer, everyone competes on the same playing field, enhancing the camaraderie and sportsmanship.
Splash and Dash Application
When: Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Teams will be required to set up bike equipment at the staging area between 7:00–8:00 a.m. There is a a mandatory pre-race briefing at 8:00 a.m. at the Saluda Shoals Park Environmental Center.
Where: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212.
Format: 3-person teams (age 18 and older). Co-ed, all male or all female.
Fee: $75 per team before August 10, 2012; $100 per team on or after August 11, 2012. Registration is non refundable. Team rosters can be finalized race day.
Equipment: Each team must provide the following equipment for each team member: Mountain bike, helmet, running gear, and equipment for the transition area (water bottles, ice, food, first aid kit...ect.) Matching team shirts are encouraged! Canoes, paddles, life jackets and race bibs will be provided.
Prizes: Unique trophies will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division.