The Talon

An 8-12 Adventure Race

                                                                              course design by Tampa Bay Thunder

 

Where: Alafia State Park, S of Brandon FL (20 min drive S of Brandon, east of I-75)

When: Saturday March 8th 2003, race starts at 7:30am

Course: A challenging 60+ mile course that will incorporate trail running, paddling, mountain biking, ropes, and special tests.   There will be a 8:00 pm cut off. 

 Entry Fee:                          Before Jan. 1, 2003                     From 1/1/03 to 2/2/03                From 2/18/03 to 3/2/03

  Solo                                              $95                                                 $125                                                $145

  2 Person                                    $190                                                 $250                                                $270

  3 Person                                    $270                                                $375                                                 $395

 

No Race Day Entries. Late entries run the risk of not receiving a race packet and shirt. Relay entries must come in the same envelope with the entry fee and waiver for each team.                  No refunds or transfers.

Checks Payable To:            Hillsborough Trails, Inc.    (Mail to 4634-A N. Florida Ave.  Tampa, FL 33603)

Online Application:             Talon website at www.talon.com or at  www.Active.com  

Host Hotel:                            To be Named Soon (Brandon, FL)

Mandatory Meeting:            Friday May 2rd 2003 at the Host Hotel from 7pm to 8pm

Contact:                                 Call Jim Hartnett at (813) 232-5200 or email at jim@vicomleasing.com

Awards:                                 5 Deep for 3 Person Coed division.  2 Deep in all other divisions. 

Amenities:                            Entrants T-Shirts, fantastic course, post race party, finisher awards, gear giveaways.

 

Team Name ____________________________________________________  (Please have all team members complete and sign a form)

Name _________________________________________________________ Sex ________ Age ________ Birth date_____________

Address ________________________________________________________ e-Mail________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________________State____________ Zip______________________

Phone___________________________________          Shirt size: S___ M___ L___ XL___

 Division        Solo  _______,  2 Person ______,  3 Person ______    -   Circle one     Male      Female     Coed

 

Incomplete or unsigned entries will not be accepted

I know that competing in an adventure race is a potentially hazardous activity.  I should not enter and compete unless I am medically able and properly trained.  I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the race.  I assume all risks associate with adventure racing including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, obstacles, special tests, hypothermia, dehydration, wildlife, water craft, drowning, the condition of the course and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me.  Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the Tampa Bay Thunder and its officers and agents, all sponsors, their representatives and successors, including the United States Adventure Racing Association, it’s officers, directors, agents and employees, from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this activity even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver.

Signature (parents Signature if under 18) ____________________________________________________________

Sponsors:   Frank Shorter Sports * Adventure Outfitters * Shells Seafood  * Go-Lite * Northface * Florida Sports Magazine * Hammer Gel * RaceReady * Trail Runner * Sporthill * Turbo Cat * Vertical Ventures