FAQ
THIS IS MY FIRST ADVENTURE RACE. WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Expect to have a great time, and be exhausted at the finish line!
CAN I DO THIS RACE WITH MY CHILDREN?
Yes, although the minimum age to participate is 14. Waivers for racers under 18 must be signed by a legal parent/ guardian.
I SIGNED UP BUT NOW I CAN'T DO THE RACE. CAN I GET A REFUND?
If you’ve already signed up, we’re sorry, but no, we do not offer refunds.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER ON THE DAY OF THE RACE?
Unless the Race Directors declare otherwise, the race will proceed rain or shine. Severe weather may cause us to alter start times and/or the specific trails and/or areas used for the race. Absolutely no refunds will be issued for any race that is delayed, changed or cancelled.
I'M NERVOUS ABOUT NAVIGATING WITH JUST A MAP AND COMPASS. CAN YOU HELP ME?
Yes, of course! First, please note that the Comfortably Numb 8-Hr Adventure Race is designed for beginners. Some checkpoints (CPs) will be located directly on a trail or road. Other checkpoints will be located off-trail, but with plenty of man-made features around it to help your team find it.
Also, please consider attending Mazeophobia in December to give map and compass navigation on a smaller course a go.
CAN WE USE OUTSIDE MAPS DURING THE RACE?
No. You can use outside maps (i.e. Google maps, GORC Trail Maps, or other maps you may have in your collection) BEFORE THE RACE ONLY to plan your route.
You may NOT use outside maps during the race unless they are completely hand-drawn by you.
So iLL Racing will provide each team with a set of maps at packet pick-up and those are the maps you must use during the race.
CAN I MAKE COPIES OF THE RACE-PROVIDED MAPS FOR MY WHOLE TEAM TO USE?
Yes, you may make copies of the race-provided maps, along with any notes you hand write on them, to use during the race.
CAN I WEAR A PUFFY SYNTHETIC TOP (SUCH AS AN ARCTERYX ATOM LT OR PATAGONIA NANO AIR INSTEAD OF A FLEECE?
Yes! Please be sure that your synthetic puffy top is a jacket or hoody, vests will not satisfy this requirement.
DOES A SHORT-SLEEVE SHIRT PAIRED WITH ARM WARMERS COUNT AS "WOOL/SYNTHETIC LONG SLEEVE TOP"?
Yes, as long as both the shirt and arm warmers are wool or synthetic (i.e. NO COTTON) and are carried/worn for the entire race.
WILL TWO 20 OZ BOTTLES OF WATER SUFFICE FOR THE 40 OZ HYDRATION PACK?
Yes, as long as these bottles are carried throughout the entire race.
CAN A TEAMMATE CARRY MY BACKPACK?
Yes, that is the essence of teamwork in adventure racing and we encourage it!
DOES A ZIP-LOCK BAG COUNT AS A WATERPROOF MAP CASE?
Yes.
