2019 NOMAD 48 Hour Adventure Race
This will be the 4th year of the NOMAD, a 48 hour adventure race, which challenges teams on mountain bike, on foot, and on the water in the high country of the Rocky Mountains. This year's race will be a slightly different format from past years, but promises to be another breath-taking race (both figuratively and literally) for all who attempt it.
This race is a part of the Rocky Mountain Adventure Series and a USARA Regional Qualifier.
This race is a part of the Rocky Mountain Adventure Series and a USARA Regional Qualifier.
RACE FACTS
WHAT: NOMAD Adventure Race
LENGTH: 48 Hours
DISCIPLINES: BIKING | TREKKING | PADDLING (Class I)
QUALIFIER: This race is a regional qualifier for the 2019 USARA Adventure Race National Championship which takes place on September 28th in Boone, North Carolina. The top four 3 & 4 person Co-Ed and Open Teams qualify for the National Championship Adventure Race and the top coed team will receive a $400 scholarship towards their entry into the national championship.
WHERE: Almont, CO at the Three Rivers Resort outdoor pavilion (map).
Pavilion is located on Rainbow Drive, the first right after the bridge on CR 742.
WHEN: July 26 to 28 (9AM to 9AM)
WHO: Teams of 2, 3, or 4 (CoEd and Open)
REGISTRATION: (now open)
WHAT: NOMAD Adventure Race
LENGTH: 48 Hours
DISCIPLINES: BIKING | TREKKING | PADDLING (Class I)
QUALIFIER: This race is a regional qualifier for the 2019 USARA Adventure Race National Championship which takes place on September 28th in Boone, North Carolina. The top four 3 & 4 person Co-Ed and Open Teams qualify for the National Championship Adventure Race and the top coed team will receive a $400 scholarship towards their entry into the national championship.
WHERE: Almont, CO at the Three Rivers Resort outdoor pavilion (map).
Pavilion is located on Rainbow Drive, the first right after the bridge on CR 742.
WHEN: July 26 to 28 (9AM to 9AM)
WHO: Teams of 2, 3, or 4 (CoEd and Open)
REGISTRATION: (now open)
- Regular Registration: $450 (March 1 to June 30)
- Late Registration: $550 (after June 30)
THE COURSE: The entire course is just over 100 miles. Biking will be around 70 miles, trekking will be around 35 miles, and paddling will be around 7 miles. More specific information about each leg will be provided in late June.
ELEVATION RANGE: 8,000 ft to 11,800 ft
BINS: Each racer may have a bin that is 30 gallons and weighs no more than 35lbs. Bins will be placed at each transition area as your team travels through the course. Bring your bin and paddle bags to the race meeting on Thursday, July 25.
PADDLING GEAR: You may bring your own PFD and paddles (canoe or kayak paddles). Please place your team’s personal paddling gear in a bag labeled with your team name. No food or water is allowed in the bag.
LODGING: Near Almont, CO: Three Rivers Resort, Almont Resort, Harmel's Ranch Resort,Taylor Park Trading Post, Lakeview Gunnison Campground, Lottis Creek Campground, Cold Spring Campground, Lodgepole Campground, and Spring Creek Campground - just to name a few. The resorts fill up quickly. July is their busiest season. Lodging can be found in Gunnison, about 10 miles south of Almont.
BIKE SHIPPING: If you need to ship your bike to the area, there are three great bike shops in Gunnison. Rock N' Roll Sports at 608 Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 641-9150. Double Shot Cyclery at 222 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 642-5411. Tomichi Cycles at 104 N Main Street, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 641-9069
ELEVATION RANGE: 8,000 ft to 11,800 ft
BINS: Each racer may have a bin that is 30 gallons and weighs no more than 35lbs. Bins will be placed at each transition area as your team travels through the course. Bring your bin and paddle bags to the race meeting on Thursday, July 25.
PADDLING GEAR: You may bring your own PFD and paddles (canoe or kayak paddles). Please place your team’s personal paddling gear in a bag labeled with your team name. No food or water is allowed in the bag.
LODGING: Near Almont, CO: Three Rivers Resort, Almont Resort, Harmel's Ranch Resort,Taylor Park Trading Post, Lakeview Gunnison Campground, Lottis Creek Campground, Cold Spring Campground, Lodgepole Campground, and Spring Creek Campground - just to name a few. The resorts fill up quickly. July is their busiest season. Lodging can be found in Gunnison, about 10 miles south of Almont.
BIKE SHIPPING: If you need to ship your bike to the area, there are three great bike shops in Gunnison. Rock N' Roll Sports at 608 Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 641-9150. Double Shot Cyclery at 222 N Main St, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 642-5411. Tomichi Cycles at 104 N Main Street, Gunnison, CO 81230, (970) 641-9069
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MANDATORY GEAR
RULES
ROSTER
RACER COMMUNICATION 1
COURSE BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
RACER COMMUNICATION 2
TEAM TRACKING
RESULTS
Schedule (tentative): This schedule may be updated as the race draws near, but this page and the final racer communication will have an updated schedule.
Thursday, July 25
Check-in: 5PM to 8PM (map)
Race Meeting and Maps: 8:00 PM
Friday, July 26
Final briefing: 8:30 AM
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Sunday, July 28
Race Finish: 9:00 AM
Awards Ceremony: 12PM (map)
MANDATORY GEAR
RULES
ROSTER
RACER COMMUNICATION 1
COURSE BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS
RACER COMMUNICATION 2
TEAM TRACKING
RESULTS
Schedule (tentative): This schedule may be updated as the race draws near, but this page and the final racer communication will have an updated schedule.
Thursday, July 25
Check-in: 5PM to 8PM (map)
Race Meeting and Maps: 8:00 PM
Friday, July 26
Final briefing: 8:30 AM
Race Start: 9:00 AM
Sunday, July 28
Race Finish: 9:00 AM
Awards Ceremony: 12PM (map)
TEAM TRACKING
We will be tracking the teams using InReach Garmins. When the trackers and map are ready, we will turn it on and put a link on this page. Tracking will start 9AM Friday morning, July 26 or shortly there after.
We will be tracking the teams using InReach Garmins. When the trackers and map are ready, we will turn it on and put a link on this page. Tracking will start 9AM Friday morning, July 26 or shortly there after.
Have questions about the NOMAD? Please use the contact form below.
This is a collaboration between
Rocky Mountain Adventure Series and Athena Adventures.
This race will take place in the Gunnison National Forest,
and is permitted by the Forest Service.
Rocky Mountain Adventure Series and Athena Adventures.
This race will take place in the Gunnison National Forest,
and is permitted by the Forest Service.
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