Ozark Greenways Adventure Race

The 2013 OGAR will be held Saturday, May 18th with Race Headquarters at the Frisco Trail Mini Storage & Bike Depot, on Willard Road near the Conoco Quarry South of the Willard City Center. (see their webpage 'Contact us' for a map)

This is a multi-sport challenge event featuring running, trekking, mountain biking, orienteering and paddling. All course distances, maps and itinerary are kept secret until race morning.

Team Categories

Participants will race in one of the two team categories; as a 4 person 'Quad' team or as a 2 person 'Duo' team. There are no gender restrictions on either category. In addition, there is a Grand Masters Division for Long Course teams where the average age of the racers on that team must equal 50 or more on race day.

Race Information

Before submitting your entry for the race, please make sure all team members understand the following:

• Participants must be physically and mentally prepared to complete a 7 to 10 hour multi-sport endurance race for the long course or 3 to 5 hours for the short course.
• This year the long course has been designed to 'surprise and delight' while the short course has been designed to be an introduction to adventure racing and is targeted to the first time or beginning racer. The short course will be challenging with minimal equipment needs and beginner skills yet offer a great sense of accomplishment to the participants.
• Everyone must be completely self-supporting, except for paddling equipment (watercraft, paddles, life vests) which will be provided and gives a level playing field.
• Outside assistance is not allowed, unless from another team within the race.
• Bike helmets must be worn at all times while in a bike segment.
• Participants must be 18 years of age or older on race day.
• All participants should read and understand the race rules before the race.

Race Rules

• Race Rules are available here.
• Race Rules will be also distributed at packet pick-up. Race rules distributed on-site will replace all previous rules distributed or posted -- it is your responsibility to be aware of updates and changes.

Cost and Timeline

• Registration is open thru Midnight April 25th
  Long Course: $115/person for either Quad or Duo Category
  Short Course: $60/person for either Quad or Duo Category
• April 26th thru Midnight May 12th (Registration closes)
  Early rate plus $25/person for either Race Course

Enter the Race

We are using Get Me Registered again this year and you can click on the sidebar logo to go directly to the 2013 registration form!

Packet Pick-up and Race Check-in

• Teams will need to pick up their information packet (Race Bibs, Race Rules, maps and clue sheets) on Saturday morning before the race and the packet pickup table will be open starting at 5:15 AM.
• All team captains must be checked in at HQ on race morning by 6:15 AM!
  Check in lines will be arranged by bib numbers.

Mandatory Team Briefing & Race Start

• All participants must attend the MANDATORY briefing at Race HQ which will be held at 6:45 AM Saturday morning and then the teams will be lined up for the 7:00 AM start.

Gear

• Everyone must be self-supporting in all aspects except paddling (watercraft, paddles and life jackets will be provided) Be prepared for the possibility of being required to transport your bike in a canoe
• Helmets Required for biking segments
• Compass (no GPS allowed)
• Simple first-aid supplies
• Map case
• Lights for bikes (head and tail) are highly recommended
• Recommended gear: water bottles/hydration packs, daypacks, snacks, appropriate clothing and footwear

Transition Points

No one will be allowed to stash gear at transition point areas (other than at headquarters)-- doing so will result in disqualification (and will be explained in more detail at mandatory race briefing). Team should plan on being entirely self-sufficient. Water will be available at some transition points to refill bottles/bladders.

Awards

Every individual crossing the finish line will receive a special finisher's award. Awards will be presented to the members of each group in the top 3 places of each category: Long Course Duo, Long Course Quad, Long Course Grand Masters Duo, Long Course Grand Masters Quad, Short Course Duo, Short Course Quad, Short Course Grand Masters Duo, Short Course Grand Masters Quad.

Orienteering Workshop & Volunteer Orientation Meeting details.

A Orienteering Workshop, lead by Rudy Martinez of the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Volunteer Orientation, lead by Lisa McEowen, new VP of the OG Board, will be held at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center on April 16th from 6 to 8 PM. For more info, call Lisa at 417-883-2427 or e-mail at LisaMcEowen@MissouriState.edu

Post Race Food

Participants and volunteers are invited to celebrate the completion of the race with a great meal -- free to racers and volunteers. Spectators may join the feast on Saturday for a small fee.