High Rock Challenge Adventure Race – 2013

“New” location: This year’s High Rock Challenge will have its start/finish at the Henry Kaufmann Camp Grounds on Manor Road. This is a different location from the past several years but the site of the very first High Rock Challenges eleven years ago! Parking and other race details will be posted shortly. But please share a ride or consider taking public transportation to alleviate traffic.

The High Rock Challenge Adventure Race is held in memory of NYPD Officer John Kelly. Two-member teams must run together at all times and compete in mystery mystery events, which are located throughout the approximately 10-K (and no longer than 13-K) course. Mystery events are cleverly designed and encourage teamwork as well as mental and physical acumen. Events are not revealed until race day when you’re on the course. The HRC was begun in 2001 when the New York Adventure Racing Association (NYARA) partnered with the Greenbelt Conservancy and New York City Parks to present the Greenbelt’s inaugural trail-running event. Although the first race exceeded our expectations and attracted over 100 runners, the 2012 race had 1400 registered runners and was sold out well in advance of race day. Proceeds from the High Rock Challenge help support Greenbelt trail maintenance and environmental education programs.

Start Time:

8:00 AM staggered start; various start times will be assigned when you register. Several of the early morning heats have been filled for 2013. You can select a start time when you register on-line.

What to Bring:

1. Race materials you received – your race bib and timing chip (one chip per team and try not to get it too wet on race day!) at the packet pick-up (see below).
2. Towel, change of clothes, and shoes, if you plan to stay for a while to socialize and enjoy refreshments.
3. Bring your own water bottle to carry along the course; we are reducing use of disposable cups on the trails.

What not to Bring:

Do not run with your phone, mp3 player or anything else that should not get wet or lost (such as jewelry). There is a bag check at the start line for storing things but we do not recommend leaving anything valuable in your bag.

Should you need help along the course, our race marshalls will have radios and phones to get you assistance; they are trained to do this.

Race Fees:

Two person team: $150.00 per team (before April 1) REGISTRATION FEE INCREASES AFTER “EARLY BIRD” PERIOD. GO TO REGISTRATION SITE FOR DETAILS.
Two person student team: $120.00 (both students must be under 18 years of age)
Members of Greenbelt Conservancy, NYARA, SI Athletic Club, Richmond Rockets and Active Military personnel: $140.00 per team

What You Get:

In addition to an exhilarating outdoor adventure and well earned bragging rights, your race fee includes chip timing and bib, high quality wicking tee shirt, take-a-ways, course design, markings and mystery challenges, course assistance should you require it, race day festivities, refreshments and beverages. Your race fee helps support Staten Island Greenbelt trail maintenance and park stewardship. Thank you!

Race bib and tee shirt pick-up:

Thursday, April 25, 2013. LOCATION AND TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED – STAY TUNED

Award Categories:

Mixed Pair Team (Co-Ed 1st, 2nd, 3rd place)

Male Team Overall

Female Team Overall

Masters (Both Runners over 50)

Youth (Both Runners under 18)

Collective Masters (highest combined ages)

Collective Youth (lowest combined ages)

Best Dressed (Get Creative!)

NYPD

FDNY

Our 2013 High Rock Challenge Sponsors and Supporters

Northfield Bank, Corporate Sponsor

Manhattan Beer Distributors

Boy Scouts of America/Pouch Camp

Assemblyman Michael Cusick

Framboise Catering at Colony Hall

Ferrero Rocher Choc0lates/Nutella

Next Level Peformance

Holterman’s Bakery

Henry Kaufman Campgrounds

Kayak Staten Island

Kelly Family

Kelly Tree Management

Councilman James Oddo

One-on-One Physical Therapy

POWERADE

Race Management Group

Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC)

Volunteer Heart Ambulance of Staten Island

About the High Rock Challenge

Teams consisting of two must run together at all times and compete in mystery events, which are located throughout the approximately 10-K (and no longer than 13-K) course. Mystery events are cleverly designed and encourage teamwork as well as mental and physical acumen. Events are not revealed until race day when you’re on the course.

The High Rock Challenge remains Staten Island’s only adventure race; it attracts athletes of all stripes who turn out each April to test their physical and mental abilities, senses of humor and trail-running legs. The race course is almost entirely along the Greenbelt’s rugged trail system. Navigating your way, by following course markers, is considered part of the challenge.

Hundreds of spectators, volunteers and support staff cheer runners at central points along the route and at the finish line making this event popular with sponsors. All Greenbelt and NYARA races are professionally timed culminating in an awards ceremony. Refreshments and wicking tee shirts are provided for runners.

View and purchase race photos here: a portion of proceeds will go to the race presenters (Greenbelt Conservancy and NYARA)

Three additional trails races take place in the Greenbelt

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