The Spring Fury Elite adventure race will take place in the Yankee Spring Recreation Area of Middleville, Michigan. It is an 11-hour event that promises to be a challenging race and should not be confused with the more moderate Spring Fury adventure race that takes place in the same location the Sunday after this elite event.

The various disciplines required for this race include:
* Canoeing
* Mountain Biking
* Orienteering / Trekking
* Fixed Ropes

There are five different divisions for this race:
* Two person co-ed
* Two person male
* Two person female
* Solo
* Four person coed

The Spring Fury Elite race is being designed with the elite in mind, that means longer disciplines, more mileage, difficult navigation and a longer race than the Spring Fury. If you land on the podium for this race you will have earned your share of the $1500 prize purse and some great prizes.

Each team will be issued a passport that will be punched at designated control points along the way. No support crew will be needed.

Racer Check In Information & Directions

The start and finish will take place at the Long Lake Outdoor Center. Click here for a map and directions.

Trekking / Orienteering

The total trekking will be a minimum of 4 miles - much more depending on the selected route and number of check points achieved. The terrain will vary from trails to dense brush, woodlands and swampy lowlands. Teams will always go through a significant off-trail section where navigation will be tested. Maps will be USGS 1:24000. Maps will be pre-marked with points.

Canoe

Teams will be paddling 4-7 miles depending on their route. Teams are responsible for their own canoes, paddles (standard or kayak), and PFDs. Canoes must be open bowed and have two or more actual seats. Two person teams will paddle in one canoe and four person teams will paddle in two canoes. Solos are allowed to paddle in kayaks. The basic requirements for a kayak are that it be a closed cockpit, not inflatable, and not a sit-on-top. Standard sea kayaks, usually around 12-17 feet, with closed cockpits are fine. Check with race staff to ensure your boat will be accepted. Both kayak and standard canoe paddles are allowed.

Mountain Bike

The mountain bike stage(s) will be 18-25 miles in length. Teams must locate and check in at each of the required checkpoints. The course will include a decent portion of single track with the remaining portion on a mix of dirt and paved roads.

Fixed Ropes

Details to be announced as the race nears. You will not need special certifications or equipment for this section.

Racer Information
Racer Check-In: 5:00am to 6:30am
Race Briefing: 6:45am
Race Start: 8:00am
Race Cutoff: 7:00pm
Post Race Food with Prizes & Giveaways: 15-30 minutes following cutoff.

Prizing
A cash prize purse of $1,500 is being offered at the Sport/Elite race in addition to the awesome prizes put up by our great sponsors. The total amount of the eventual cash purse will be determined by the number of racers entered. Note that we will still have great gear prizing at the Sunday race, but the cash will only be up for grabs on Saturday. The case prize breakdown will be as follows:

There are 5 team divisions in this race: Solo, 2 Person Male, 2 Person Female, 2 Person Coed and 4 Person Coed. Each Division winning team will receive $100. Additional Prize Money will also be awarded based on overall place. $500 will go to 1st overall, $300 to 2nd overall and $200 to 3rd overall. So if you win the entire race, you will walk away with $600, that is $100 for the division win and $500 for the overall win.

Event Cost
Per Person - $95.00 - The cost includes a T-shirt and post-race food. Entry is limited to 175 participants on a first come-first serve basis at each race.