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TRINIDAD, COLORADO OFFICE OF OUTDOOR RECREATION PURGATORY 4 ADVENTURE RACE/RELAY:
**Online Registration Closes August 13th, 2023. Please call the Trinidad Office of Outdoor Recreation for registration after the deadline: 719-680-4078**
COURSE:
Trail run (approx. 6 miles)
Paddling (approx. 3 miles)
Biking (approx. 15 miles)
Shooting course (tactical shotgun with stations)
See course details for more information.
Participants will begin the event by starting at the south boat ramp of Lake Maloya in Sugarite Canyon State Park and run/hike approx. 6 miles around Horseshoe Mesa returning to the boat ramp where they will then transition to their kayak/canoe. They will then paddle a course on the Lake Maloya of approx. 3 miles, returning to the south boat ramp. Once back at the boat ramp they will transition to their bike where they will then bike 15 miles from the boat ramp to Trinidad State College Prator Gun range via Las Animas County Road 85.5, where they will transition to the Shotgun Shooting component of the event.
Event details can be found at: Schedule, Course Details, Rules & Regulations and Helpful Links.
- What: 4 component sprint distance adventure race comprised of a hiking/trail running component, a paddling component, a biking component and a shotgun shooting component. All on designated routes.
- When: Saturday, September 10 & MANDATORY pre-race meeting on Friday, September 9 at 5pm.
- Time: 8am; Competitors usually finish between 2-4 hours plus shooting component; cut off time is 2pm.
- Where: Starting at the South Boat Ramp of Lake Maloya, Sugarite Canyon State Park near Raton, New Mexico and biking into Trinidad, Colorado with shooting at the Trinidad State College Prator Gun Range.
- Who: Solo competitors or 2-4 person relay teams. Many competitors are in it to win, so there is a good level of competition. Many others enjoy the personal challenge. Participants are at all levels of competition, from beginner to expert.
**Online Registration Closes August 13th, 2023. Please call the Trinidad Office of Outdoor Recreation for registration after the deadline: 719-680-4078**
COURSE:
Trail run (approx. 6 miles)
Paddling (approx. 3 miles)
Biking (approx. 15 miles)
Shooting course (tactical shotgun with stations)
See course details for more information.
Participants will begin the event by starting at the south boat ramp of Lake Maloya in Sugarite Canyon State Park and run/hike approx. 6 miles around Horseshoe Mesa returning to the boat ramp where they will then transition to their kayak/canoe. They will then paddle a course on the Lake Maloya of approx. 3 miles, returning to the south boat ramp. Once back at the boat ramp they will transition to their bike where they will then bike 15 miles from the boat ramp to Trinidad State College Prator Gun range via Las Animas County Road 85.5, where they will transition to the Shotgun Shooting component of the event.
Event details can be found at: Schedule, Course Details, Rules & Regulations and Helpful Links.
