NEW event start time is 0642

NEW mandatory gear item:

Blindfold (doesn’t have to be fancy/expensive. Just something to obscure vision)

Challenge #8 will be the optional bonus challenge. This will take place at 0629 at the area specified in the purple area on the map. If you aren’t there by 0629 you cannot do the challenge. If you intend on doing the challenge, you better have all your gear ready to go to immediately be ready for event start.

The green area is where you are to be lined up and ready to go by 0642 for admin phase. You will be facing the surf with your gear laid out according to the diagram below. This diagram below is from the perspective of your instructor(s) that will be facing you. The team will be ordered from oldest to youngest, with the oldest member being at the northernmost part of the line. Since you unlocked some weight perks, it’ll help to have a 5lb segment of your weight separate in case you’re the lucky one who gets to be relieved of the weight.

Some other very important things to understand:

Yes, your pack will get wet. It’s advised to have a waterproof bag to protect things you need protected.
The beach is windy. We suggest having your mandatory gear in your bucket to avoid things from blowing away.
Update: Mandatory team gear has to be in a pile in front of the line of people.
The red area on the map is where you can use the bathroom and refill water, but keep in mind that it may not be open in the morning. There may be additional bathroom access during laps 3 and 4 if we’re lucky.
Laps 1-4 may begin/end in any of the blue areas, so park accordingly.
You will be given a 10 minute break after each lap completion. 20 minute break after lap 2.
- Upon lap completion you will be told which of those three blue areas you are to be lined up in (in the same age order as event start) to start the next lap.
- Once you’re all lined up accordingly with your rucks on, the timer stops.
- If you’re ready before the 10 minute timer ends, you can bank that remaining time for a future lap break. If you take more time, you lose future time.
- You’re going to be getting food/hydration/whatever from your car in an active parking lot. Look for cars before frantically trying to sprint to the start location. Don’t be dumb and get ran over because you wanted to save 3 seconds on your time.